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P795 XFG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,412 mi
Last recorded108,412 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 XFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2016 108,412 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple holes (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear underside of the vehicle badly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,720 miles

nearside and offside sill pannels corroded

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smokey on start up

underside of the vehicle badly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 104,964 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smokey on start up

underside of the vehicle badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 103,424 miles

smokey on start up

Fail 25 Feb 2013 103,424 miles

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

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

smokey on start up

Pass 3 Mar 2012 101,302 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 99,134 miles

offside front seatbelt real sticky/slow

Fail 10 Feb 2011 99,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front seatbelt real sticky/slow

Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,601 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

underside of the vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,846 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 90,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 86,000 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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P795 XFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P795 XFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P795 XFG registered?

P795 XFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P795 XFG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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