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Suzuki Vitara

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

P970 RGPMOT history

P970 RGP is a red petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 14 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,492 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 RGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Vitara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 RGP was last recorded at 113,492 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,166 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,326 miles
Average per year
3,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,492 miles
  • 2024 – 112,166 miles
  • 2023 – 110,968 miles
  • 2022 – 109,516 miles
  • 2021 – 107,418 miles
  • 2020 – 106,398 miles
  • 2019 – 104,429 miles
  • 2018 – 98,792 miles
  • 2017 – 95,509 miles
  • 2016 – 91,826 miles
  • 2015 – 86,882 miles
  • 2014 – 81,273 miles
  • 2013 – 70,968 miles
  • 2012 – 63,062 miles
  • 2011 – 61,736 miles
  • 2010 – 58,455 miles
  • 2009 – 55,232 miles
  • 2008 – 51,706 miles
  • 2007 – 48,075 miles
  • 2006 – 45,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,492 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    414627785332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail113,492 miles (+1,326)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    708104828332
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass112,166 miles (+1,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,166 miles
    Test number
    316099110864
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compinsator (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass110,968 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,968 miles
    Test number
    742554511314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail110,942 miles (+1,426)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,942 miles
    Test number
    343140145618
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass109,516 miles (+2,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,516 miles
    Test number
    159186964560
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,418 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,418 miles
    Test number
    751516337026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,398 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,398 miles
    Test number
    545677684941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,390 miles (+1,961)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,390 miles
    Test number
    354884448598
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass104,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,429 miles
    Test number
    852440954083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,429 miles (+5,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,429 miles
    Test number
    576749169123
    • Repaired at testOffside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass98,792 miles (+3,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    387241484083
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced innersill (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass95,509 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,509 miles
    Test number
    115031320954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,486 miles (+3,660)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,486 miles
    Test number
    453767036892
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass91,826 miles (+4,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    746410332499
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass86,882 miles (+5,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,882 miles
    Test number
    498520785167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass81,273 miles (+10,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,273 miles
    Test number
    895064384148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass70,968 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,968 miles
    Test number
    385774203221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail70,849 miles (+7,787)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    396399793107
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass63,062 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    208131992153
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe missing
    • NoteOil leaks

  21. Fail63,062 miles (+1,326)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    887921792115
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe missing
    • NoteOil leaks

  22. Pass61,736 miles (+3,281)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,736 miles
    Test number
    859311021222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass58,455 miles (+3,223)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    993149710281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass55,232 miles (+3,526)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    350810029204
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass51,706 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    721089938232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,075 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,075 miles
    Test number
    271400547244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    351897536201
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P970 RGP

Does P970 RGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 RGP is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P970 RGP?
The MOT on P970 RGP is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P970 RGP done?
P970 RGP was recorded at 113,492 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
Has P970 RGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 RGP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P970 RGP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P970 RGP find?
P970 RGP passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various tyre walls.

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