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P839 JJA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,784 mi
Last recorded111,784 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 JJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 111,784 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 111,770 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 107,880 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 103,204 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 97,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 91,579 miles

Front Inner sills right at front corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside wings rusty but not leaving sharp edges

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,032 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2021 86,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,393 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,901 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 77,901 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 57,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,891 miles

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.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,387 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 46,334 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,266 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 38,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,410 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 34,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,485 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,476 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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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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What year was P839 JJA registered?

P839 JJA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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