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P500 HLS

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 HLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,306 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 87,306 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 86,826 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mark in yellow (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mark in yellow (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mark in yellow (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 86,826 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mark in yellow (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mark in yellow (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mark in yellow (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 56,798 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 86,792 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,020 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 81,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,732 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,732 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,379 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 72,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 70,003 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 66,129 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 66,129 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,737 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,136 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 57,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,813 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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P500 HLS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P500 HLS, 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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P500 HLS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 May 1997.

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