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P471 YPF

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 YPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2011 75,076 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter and pipes rusted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted n/s/r

slight perishing of o/s/r , o/s/f and n/s/f tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,313 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,935 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 44,809 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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P471 YPF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P471 YPF, 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 P471 YPF registered?

P471 YPF is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P471 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 YPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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