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P199 YDW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,188 mi
Last recorded89,188 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 YDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 89,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 89,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 89,188 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 89,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,188 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 89,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 89,188 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all fuel pipes and hoses badly corroded

both front disc back plates badly corroded

various steering components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,188 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 89,188 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 89,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,763 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 76,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,988 miles

Oil leak

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

rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,390 miles

emmision exhaust gasses eventually came within limits.

underside and all components have excessive surface corrosion.

Pass 3 May 2006 71,221 miles

see previous advise sheet issued 28th April

Fail 28 Apr 2006 71,221 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rera flexi brake pipe corroded †front and rear jacking points heavily corroded †n/s rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge †some play in both rear wheel bearings †o/s rear brake slightly slower respnse than n/s

surface corrosion on front discs †o/s front tyre cracked on shoulder †front flexi brake ferrules corroded †oil filter very rusty †some wear in steering box †fuel filter pipes corroded

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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P199 YDW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P199 YDW, 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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P199 YDW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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