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P903 TGT

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,255 mi
Last recorded101,255 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 TGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,255 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pip[es corroded

general corrosion to u/side of vehicle some area's newly painted unable to inspect fully

Fail 1 Dec 2014 101,250 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel pip[es corroded

general corrosion to u/side of vehicle some area's newly painted unable to inspect fully

Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,934 miles

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle becoming corrodeed

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various suspention bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement

Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,926 miles

Nearside 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)

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle becoming corrodeed

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various suspention bushes deteriorated but not excessive movement

Pass 27 Oct 2012 88,547 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 88,547 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 88,546 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Upper Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear body mount securing nuts missing

offside front body mount securing nut missing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,396 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 85,376 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,079 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 82,079 miles

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

Slight play in front roll bar links

Pass 18 Nov 2009 74,942 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front floor pans holes and heavily corroded not within any seat belt or suspension compent mounting areas

both side steps mounting brackets corroded heavily

chips to screen

corrosion to chassis in various places by suspension mounts

corrosion to inner sills and floor pans in various palces by chassis mounts and seat belts mounting areas

front pads wearing low

plastic sill covers fitted

repair to boot floor pan from inside

welding repair to floor pan from inside

Fail 16 Nov 2009 74,921 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front floor pans holes and heavily corroded not within any seat belt or suspension compent mounting areas

both side steps mounting brackets corroded heavily

chips to screen

corrosion to chassis in various places by suspension mounts

corrosion to inner sills and floor pans in various palces by chassis mounts and seat belts mounting areas

front pads wearing low

plastic sill covers fitted

repair to boot floor pan from inside

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres HEAVILY perished and cracked

chip to screen outside swept area

corrosion to both chassis rails,offside floor pan and light corrosion to nearside inner sill

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to rear floor pans around seat belt mounts

offside front tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked and tyre worn outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust

Fail 21 Oct 2008 69,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres HEAVILY perished and cracked

chip to screen outside swept area

corrosion to both chassis rails,offside floor pan and light corrosion to nearside inner sill

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to rear floor pans around seat belt mounts

offside front tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked and tyre worn outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 66,811 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,989 miles

chip in screen not in wiper sweep

Pass 3 Oct 2005 62,452 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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P903 TGT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P903 TGT, 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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P903 TGT is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P903 TGT shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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