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P528 YWR

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,725 mi
Last recorded144,725 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 YWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 144,725 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 144,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,713 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 128,429 miles

Oil leak

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

trailing steering dumper has corroed

Fail 17 Apr 2015 128,429 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

trailing steering dumper has corroed

Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,621 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,316 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 101,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed and does not serious weaken body moun ting

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,612 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 89,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,595 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery corroded,n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,104 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 50,888 miles

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

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

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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P528 YWR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P528 YWR, 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 P528 YWR registered?

P528 YWR is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P528 YWR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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