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P844 WKH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

221,289 mi
Last recorded221,289 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 WKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 221,289 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 221,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 218,634 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 218,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 261,002 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner wings covered in underseal

Fail 27 Sep 2010 261,002 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner wings covered in underseal

Fail 27 May 2009 215,544 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2008 203,935 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 203,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 189,052 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 188,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing as brake is binding

Pass 16 Jun 2006 171,289 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 171,289 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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P844 WKH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P844 WKH, 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 P844 WKH registered?

P844 WKH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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