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P840 XBO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,698 mi
Last recorded118,698 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 XBO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 118,698 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 118,698 miles

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

Both rear handbrake cables slightly siezed

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 114,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 11 Nov 2011 109,660 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 4 Nov 2011 109,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s front inner wheel arch

corrosion to o/s front inner sill by body mounting

corrosion to o/s front inner wheel arch - outside of prescribed area

corrosion/ repairs to rear floor

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner sills

front brake disk's in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 107,565 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres of different sizes

tyres and wheels oversize and protrude outside wheelarchs

Fail 6 Oct 2010 107,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyres and wheels oversize and protrude outside wheelarchs

Fail 10 Sep 2010 107,414 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery tray corroded and holed

Both front tyres wearing to inner edge of tread, nearside close to minimum

Brake pipes at rear corroding

Front passenger seat bolt loose, not insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Quite a lot of corrosion to vehicle outside prescribed areas

Temporary screw type fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 103,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,827 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 86,797 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 86,797 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,100 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 76,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P840 XBO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P840 XBO, 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 P840 XBO registered?

P840 XBO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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