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P893 KVC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,617 mi
Last recorded95,617 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 KVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,305 miles

corrosion under vehicle

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,580 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,051 miles

both front tyres wearing and o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

exhaust system corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,051 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing and o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

exhaust system corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,471 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing uneven slightly

exhaust deteriorating slightly

surface corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 9 Sep 2013 75,471 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing uneven slightly

exhaust deteriorating slightly

front wipers smeering slightly

rear wiper blade torn

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,461 miles

front brkes noisey

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,135 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 62,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 56,576 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 56,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 51,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 51,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 47,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 42,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P893 KVC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P893 KVC, 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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P893 KVC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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