MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,759 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Central body mounts corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion forming n/s floor area
corrosion forming n/s/f wheel arch
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Outer 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 Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Outer 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat not fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre deteriorated
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no rear seat fitted
under side of vehicle covered in sealer
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no rear seat fitted
under side of vehicle covered in sealer
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear seat and seat belt removed
slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills
slight corrosion to offside upper shock absorber mounting
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills
slight corrosion to offside upper shock absorber mounting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion to nearside front and nearside rear floor plans
slight corrosion to nearside inner wheel arch area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake back plates corroded
slight corrosion to nearside inner sill
slight corrosion to nearside rear body mount
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Both front flexible brake hoses perishing.
Both front outer cv.boots deteriorating.
O/s/front brake pipe corroding.
Rear brake pipes corroding.
Both front flexible brake hoses perishing.
Both front outer cv.boots deteriorating.
O/s/front brake pipe corroding.
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake pipes corroding.
Both front brake flexible hoses perishing.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear brake pipes corroded.
Both front brake flexible hoses perishing.
Rear brake pipes corroded.
Nearside front suspension arm corroded but not holed.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Nearside front suspension arm corroded but not holed.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Both front lower suspension arms corroded.
Offside front inner flitch corroded.
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P828 PBD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P828 PBD, 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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P828 PBD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 April 1997.
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