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P909 XNP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,588 mi
Last recorded74,588 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 XNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,588 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,925 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 65,857 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,857 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,625 miles

o/s rear fuel pipe corroded but not leaking at time of test .

Fail 1 Oct 2009 62,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

o/s rear fuel pipe corroded but not leaking at time of test .

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,393 miles

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

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

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

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

centre rear flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,621 miles

all tyres have slight seperation between tread

Fail 18 Sep 2007 54,621 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres have slight seperation between tread

Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,180 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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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P909 XNP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P909 XNP, 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 P909 XNP registered?

P909 XNP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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