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P987 XWO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,839 mi
Last recorded114,839 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 XWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,839 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,022 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 103,390 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front diff mount loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No rear seats fitted

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,502 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,089 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 79,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 71,255 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 71,255 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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P987 XWO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P987 XWO, 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 P987 XWO registered?

P987 XWO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P987 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 XWO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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