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P801 FBW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 FBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 59,350 miles

battery insecure

nswr floor pan cooroded

osf nsf brake flexi hoses perished

rear tail pipe corroded

suspension and brake components covered in mud

Fail 13 Aug 2008 59,347 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

battery insecure

nswr floor pan cooroded

osf nsf brake flexi hoses perished

rear tail pipe corroded

suspension and brake components covered in mud

Pass 11 Aug 2007 54,331 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,232 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 52,232 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P801 FBW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P801 FBW, 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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What year was P801 FBW registered?

P801 FBW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P801 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 FBW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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