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P819 XFG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,881 mi
Last recorded62,881 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 XFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,881 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smeary

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,142 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,537 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,537 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,425 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,818 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 49,818 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 48,777 miles

Front n/s chassis starting to show signs of corrosion .

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

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

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

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

Rear n/s tyre starting to show signs of cracking in side wall.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,083 miles

Both front lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Signs of corrosion on front n/s chassis.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 48,083 miles

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

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

Both front lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Signs of corrosion on front n/s chassis.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,927 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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P819 XFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P819 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.

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What year was P819 XFG registered?

P819 XFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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