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P780 VEE

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,114 mi
Last recorded56,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 VEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,114 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 54,030 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

many areas and components corroding -especially fuel pipes and filter

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,845 miles

some wear suspension etc. signs of corrosion to under vehicle body and components. fuel pipes marginal corrosion. un able to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

some wear suspension etc. signs of corrosion to under vehicle body and components. fuel pipes marginal corrosion. un able to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,669 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 40,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2007 35,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 35,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,742 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads low

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2005 29,793 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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P780 VEE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P780 VEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P780 VEE is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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