MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front numberplate damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s inner c/v boot split
slight bind n/s rear brake
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
n/s inner c/v boot split
slight bind n/s rear brake
unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
diff leaking oil badly
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise on rear exhaust tailpipe corroded
advsie on both front window tints dark
battery loose in tray
both front brake discs back plates corroded
brake pedal anti slip pad slightly
front number plate cracked
nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor splits
offside front body wheel arch holed and corroded
slight play in steering box
strong advise on cat exhaust box brackets corroded
strong advise on centre exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
battery insecure in tray
both front brake discs back plates corroded
brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn
front number plate cracked slightly
nearside front driveshaft inner gaitor split
offside front inner wheel arch area holed and corroded
slight play in steering box
strong advise on cat exhaust joining brackets corroded
strong advise on centre exhaust box corroded
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear both sides number plat light lens missing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
off side rear tyre side wall start cracking
rear both sides number plat light lens missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P283 LSP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 P283 LSP, 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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P283 LSP is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 July 1997.
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