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P160 YYG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,142 mi
Last recorded103,142 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 YYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 103,142 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,948 miles

many welded repairs present - all appear to good standard

o/s/r chassis rail is bent/corroded

rear cross member holed / corroded in center area

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,948 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

many welded repairs present - all appear to good standard

o/s/r chassis rail is bent/corroded

rear cross member holed / corroded in center area

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 Apr 2011 93,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,831 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,831 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,920 miles

Oil leak

brakepipes undersealed

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2008 73,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 73,851 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 69,949 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,949 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 55,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,331 miles

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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P160 YYG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P160 YYG, 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 P160 YYG registered?

P160 YYG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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