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P890 JJC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,372 mi
Last recorded79,372 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 JJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,372 miles

o/s rear light lens cracked

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s rear light lens cracked

rear exhaust bracket brocken

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,607 miles

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

all rear axle radius arm bushes slight movement

battery insecure

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes splitting

both rear tyres low in tread

n/s rear fog light missing

o/s rear light lens cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,160 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,160 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,909 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,865 miles

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

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

both front wiper blade rubbers are going hard

Pass 25 May 2010 59,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,969 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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P890 JJC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P890 JJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P890 JJC registered?

P890 JJC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P890 JJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P890 JJC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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