MOT Status
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111,784 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake tight when turned by hand
Offside Front wing corroded but not leaving sharp edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose stalk (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake tight when turned by hand
Offside Front wing corroded but not leaving sharp edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wings rusty
Nearside Front brake tight when turned by hand
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner sills right at front corroded outside prescribed areas
Offside wings rusty but not leaving sharp edges
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Plastic cover sills fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Plastic cover sills fitted
Front exhaust , union corroded / weak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security along under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security along under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union , ahead of hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded / short
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside under sill corroded
Rear exhaust in very poor condition
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust in poor condition
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front undersills corroded and holed
exhaust system in poor condition
fuel filter corroded
offside rear back plate damp(offside rear brake would benefit from inspection)
rear door handle damaged
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust tail pipe condition.
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
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P839 JJA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P839 JJA, 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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P839 JJA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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