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P993 TMY

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,041 mi
Last recorded80,041 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 TMY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2007 80,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust coroded

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

offside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perishing

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2007 80,041 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust coroded

nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

offside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perishing

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2006 76,140 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 76,107 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both nearside tyres are worn very close to legal limit and unevenly

both sides front brake pipes are corroded require attention

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

nearside front inner constant velocity join gaiter split leaking grease

nearside rear wheel bearing indicatted minor play

no lights fitted at time of test

oil leak

soft bounce test around the vehicle

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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P993 TMY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P993 TMY, 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 P993 TMY registered?

P993 TMY is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P993 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P993 TMY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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