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P512 YGC

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,632 mi
Last recorded104,632 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 YGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,632 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,610 miles

All around vehicle has modifications however no sharp edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Modification to vehicle but meets mot standards

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,638 miles

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

exaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,979 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

osf spot lamp side light bulb out

Fail 11 Nov 2014 101,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

osf spot lamp side light bulb out

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,934 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,156 miles

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch but not structural

Pass 30 Sep 2011 94,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,377 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 88,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,787 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 87,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 80,118 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 79,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

brake pipe from rear compensator to rear flexi hose corroaded, (not enough to fail at time of test,) suggest attention soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,872 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 70,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P512 YGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P512 YGC, 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 P512 YGC registered?

P512 YGC is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P512 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 YGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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