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P537 PYW

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,737 mi
Last recorded116,737 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 PYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 106,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,161 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake needs attention just pass with 16%

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,817 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 80,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,992 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 72,992 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 63,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,929 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,338 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,884 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,640 miles

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

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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P537 PYW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P537 PYW, 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 P537 PYW registered?

P537 PYW is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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