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P813 SGC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,587 mi
Last recorded76,587 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 SGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 76,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 76,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CATALYTIC FLANGES (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S REAR INNER AND OUTER SILL AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S/F (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/REAR INNER SILL + OUTER SUSPECT BEHIND PLASTIC TRIM (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 73,199 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,205 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,205 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2012 63,076 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 58,673 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine coolant low

Eurolites fitted at time of test, so unable to accurately measure headlight beam (no kick-up).

Fail 27 Jan 2010 50,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine coolant low

Eurolites fitted at time of test, so unable to accurately measure headlight beam (no kick-up).

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,857 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 44,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front crash bar insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2008 39,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,380 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 30,380 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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P813 SGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P813 SGC, 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 P813 SGC registered?

P813 SGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P813 SGC safe to buy?

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