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P345 YDW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,993 mi
Last recorded113,993 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 YDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 113,993 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

CORROSION ON FRONT DISC SURFACES

Pass 15 Jan 2013 111,397 miles

corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

front exhaust clamp corroded and weakened

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2013 111,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on centre exhaust silencer

front exhaust clamp corroded and weakened

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 107,512 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT EXHAUST SECTION.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN IN ZONE A.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 107,481 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT EXHAUST SECTION.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN IN ZONE A.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,659 miles

HEAVY RUST AND CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

REAR CHASSIS CROSS TUBE HOLED BY CORROSION IN AREA OF O/S FUEL TANK MOUNTING POINT.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES

Fail 10 Jan 2011 102,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

HEAVY RUST AND CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

REAR CHASSIS CROSS TUBE HOLED BY CORROSION IN AREA OF O/S FUEL TANK MOUNTING POINT.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,359 miles

CORROSION HOLE IN AREA OF N/S REAR BODY TO CHASSIS MOUNTING POINT

PLAY IN O/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS

SOME DRAG ON N/S FRONT BRAKE

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

Pass 22 Jan 2009 93,183 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 93,110 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,047 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 80,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BAD OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB OIL SEAL,NOT EFFECTING BRAKE PERFORMANCE AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 73,818 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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P345 YDW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P345 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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P345 YDW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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