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P303 SYH

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,019 mi
Last recorded73,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 SYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 73,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 70,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 59,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,185 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 56,185 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,961 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 52,951 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,831 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 38,936 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 35,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,620 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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P303 SYH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P303 SYH, 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 P303 SYH registered?

P303 SYH is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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