MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P987 XWO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1997.
Is P987 XWO safe to buy?
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