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P283 LSP

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 LSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,965 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 79,965 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 74,249 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 74,249 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 69,928 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 69,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,916 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear both sides number plat light lens missing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,697 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 55,697 miles

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.

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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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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