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P831 CTO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,888 mi
Last recorded49,888 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 CTO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,649 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,649 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,504 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2011 39,504 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,335 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2009 38,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,771 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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P831 CTO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P831 CTO, 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 P831 CTO registered?

P831 CTO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P831 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P831 CTO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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