1997 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · P324 MFA
1997 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 79,637 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1590cc
P324 MFA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2010
- 79,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P324 MFA Mileage History
- 07/04/200662,962 mi
- 07/04/200662,964 mi+2 mi
- 16/03/200766,548 mi+3,584 mi
- 22/08/200875,649 mi+9,101 mi
- 22/08/200875,649 mi
- 01/07/200977,779 mi+2,130 mi
- 17/07/200977,795 mi+16 mi
- 17/08/201079,637 mi+1,842 mi
Average of roughly 3,823 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P324 MFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Vitara (P324 MFA) between April 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.
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