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P502 XHS

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,119 mi
Last recorded96,119 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 XHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,119 miles

corrosion around o/s front mount and centre body mounts

front brake discs poor condition

front bumper and brakets corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2010 96,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion around o/s/f top monunt and centre body mounts

front brake discs poor condition

front bumper and brackets corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,893 miles

corrosion around body mounts

corrosion on near side front brake hose,advise renewing

Pass 31 May 2008 91,752 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 91,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,961 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 83,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2006 74,263 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 73,848 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 64,252 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 64,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 XHS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P502 XHS, 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 P502 XHS registered?

P502 XHS is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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