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P502 LYC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,242 mi
Last recorded116,242 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 LYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,242 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from hose to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 113,659 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

offside rear lower inner and outer and ends of sills holed and corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2015 113,622 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside lower inner and outer and ends of sills holed and corroded

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,286 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside rear body mountings becoming corroded near inner sills

nearside rear and offside rear inner wing/wheel arch and inner sill becoming holed and corroded

offside front end of inner sill becoming holed and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both nearside and offside rear body mountings becoming corroded (inner sills)

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside and offside rear ends of inner sills/inner wheel arches holed and corroded

offside and nearside rear top edges/ inner wheel arches holed and corroded

offside front inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,331 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front end of offside inner sill holed and corroded

nearside and offside rear ends of inner sills/inner wheel arches holed and corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 107,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

front end of offside inner sill holed and corroded

nearside and offside rear ends of inner sills/inner wheel arches holed and corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 105,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside inner sill corroded & holed at front & rear.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 103,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 101,603 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 101,602 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 98,896 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 94,567 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 94,567 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 85,547 miles

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

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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P502 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P502 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 P502 LYC registered?

P502 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P502 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 LYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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