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P803 AAA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,241 mi
Last recorded107,241 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 AAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2015 107,241 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s boot floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint front both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s boot floor (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/f brake back plate rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,451 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 94,497 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight wear on ns and os front tyre ( edges only )

Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,036 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear on ns and os front tyre ( edges only )

Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,767 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,347 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 79,347 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,769 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 69,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,125 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 58,069 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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P803 AAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P803 AAA, 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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P803 AAA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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