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P497 LYC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 LYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 118,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 118,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,771 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 117,748 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 116,716 miles

centre exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2014 116,316 miles

centre box rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 115,751 miles

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 115,238 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2012 115,210 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 114,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 110,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 104,539 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 104,471 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 102,025 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 102,025 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 96,013 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 87,733 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 87,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P497 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P497 LYC, 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

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What year was P497 LYC registered?

P497 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P497 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 LYC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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