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P566 HFL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,536 mi
Last recorded76,536 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 HFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 76,536 miles

underside of body starting to corrode

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,951 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 75,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,035 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake slightly tight

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,770 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 66,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,692 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,463 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,814 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,798 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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P566 HFL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P566 HFL, 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 P566 HFL registered?

P566 HFL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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