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P833 TGW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,182 mi
Last recorded135,182 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 TGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 135,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 133,003 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 133,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,401 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 119,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 111,311 miles

oil level not shown on dipstick added 2 litres now between min and max, front drop links slightly worn, both front tyres worn out of shape and cracking badly, both rear tyres worn low and out of shape, wear in steering and suspension bushes.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 99,549 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2007 82,025 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2007 82,025 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r "A" frame axle bush worn †front brake pads look low †battery insecure / incorrect †exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,844 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 70,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear seats not fitted

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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P833 TGW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P833 TGW, 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 P833 TGW registered?

P833 TGW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P833 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 TGW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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