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P820 WUA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,047 mi
Last recorded118,047 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 WUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 118,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 108,231 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 108,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 93,707 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,707 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 93,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen lightly marked

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,160 miles

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

wheels wider than arches

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 87,363 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play steering linkages

Pass 20 May 2006 84,213 miles

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

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

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

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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P820 WUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P820 WUA, 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 P820 WUA registered?

P820 WUA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P820 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 WUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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