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P994 ETO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,892 mi
Last recorded107,892 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 ETO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 107,892 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,161 miles

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

engine leaking oil

middle exhaust in poor condition

slight corrosion front and rear chassis sections

Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

engine leaking oil

middle exhaust in poor condition

slight corrosion front and rear chassis sections

Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 90,505 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f floor to sill holed and corroded but not in pescribed area

pllastic sill caps fitted unable to clearly inspect outer sills.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 83,362 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 83,362 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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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P994 ETO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P994 ETO, 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 P994 ETO registered?

P994 ETO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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