1997 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · P576 RGJ
1997 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 102,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,658 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
P576 RGJ Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2009
- 102,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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P576 RGJ Mileage History
- 05/08/200683,565 mi
- 05/08/200683,565 mi
- 28/08/200783,800 mi+235 mi
- 09/09/200893,544 mi+9,744 mi
- 11/09/200893,545 mi+1 mi
- 09/09/2009102,658 mi+9,113 mi
Average of roughly 6,165 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P576 RGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Vitara (P576 RGJ) between August 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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