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P477 WYJ

1997 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,340 mi
Last recorded98,340 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 WYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 98,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

brake pipe across rear axle corroding

eng oil leak

exh knock at rear

front no plate deteriorating

fuel pipes corroding

o/s/f brake disc & pad worn

rear arches corroding

tailgate handle broken

temp fuel cap fitted

temp gauge n/w correctly

w/screen chipped

wipers split & poor

Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,860 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to front number plate

Various metal brake pipes corroded (not concidered excessive)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 92,860 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion offside outer door sill and both inner door sills

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to front number plate

Various metal brake pipes corroded (not concidered excessive)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,828 miles

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

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

corrosion; various susp & brake comps, both inner sills, rear arches

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipe corroded

rear wiper split & not clearing

Fail 12 Feb 2010 82,112 miles

Fuel filter corroded to excess, metal fuel lines corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,112 miles

Fuel filter corroded to excess, metal fuel lines corroding

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2009 78,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 66,410 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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P477 WYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P477 WYJ, 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 P477 WYJ registered?

P477 WYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P477 WYJ safe to buy?

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