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P845 TGW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,467 mi
Last recorded52,467 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 TGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,467 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 52,467 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,326 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,063 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,722 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 43,732 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,391 miles

Nearside Front metal brake backplate rubbing on brake discs

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,326 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,447 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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P845 TGW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P845 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 P845 TGW registered?

P845 TGW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P845 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P845 TGW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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