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P470 YEU

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,137 mi
Last recorded53,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 YEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,137 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 45,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,848 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 37,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 36,442 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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P470 YEU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P470 YEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P470 YEU?

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What year was P470 YEU registered?

P470 YEU is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P470 YEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 YEU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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