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P995 SHR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,837 mi
Last recorded91,837 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 SHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 91,837 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 85,496 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,781 miles

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 78,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,372 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 73,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre in poor condition.

Pass 31 May 2007 69,317 miles

Both rear & O/S/F tyres in poor condition.

Fail 31 May 2006 63,119 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 63,119 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

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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P995 SHR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P995 SHR, 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 P995 SHR registered?

P995 SHR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P995 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P995 SHR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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