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P976 RGP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,928 mi
Last recorded37,928 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 RGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,925 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 37,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Rear fuel pipe rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2018 37,373 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,452 miles

Nearside Front cracking on tyre wall

Offside Front cracking on tyre wall

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

Offside Rear cracking on tyre wall

Oil leak rear axle ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 36,445 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front cracking on tyre wall

Offside Front cracking on tyre wall

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

Offside Rear cracking on tyre wall

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak from rear differential

osr fuel pipe slightly corroded.

osr tyre tread cracked and has cut in tread.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 32,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak from rear differential

osr fuel pipe slightly corroded.

osr tyre tread cracked and has cut in tread.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,906 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished and starting to split

slight damage to o/s/f wheel and tyre

slight play in suspension bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,843 miles

Front wipers smearing

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,327 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,620 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,100 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 25,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,075 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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P976 RGP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P976 RGP, 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 P976 RGP registered?

P976 RGP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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