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P569 PLA

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,305 mi
Last recorded112,305 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 PLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2016 112,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front to rear steel pipes starting to corode

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 103,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust join leaks

exhaust tail pipe corroded and incomplete.

offside rear road wheel damaged.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 103,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust join leaks

exhaust tail pipe corroded and incomplete.

offside rear road wheel damaged.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 100,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust join leaks.

offside rear road wheel damaged.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust join leaks.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn, bald on outside edge, deep splits in tread and worn to the leagal limit of 1.6mm.

nearside rear tyre perished, cracked and a large split in tread.

offside front tyre unevenly worn, deep split in tread and worn to 3mm.

offside rear road wheel damaged.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 95,777 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre tread shows low depth.

rear exhaust tail pipe incomplete.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 95,777 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

near side front tyre tread shows low depth.

rear exhaust tail pipe incomplete.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 86,557 miles

front brakes squeak !!

lower metal fuel pipe rusting at rear

n/s and o/s cv joint boots cracking

n/s front side lamp a little dimmer than o/s

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

small free play felt at steering wheel

small run out front discs

steering wheel covering becomeing loose

Fail 10 Aug 2009 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brakes squeak !!

lower metal fuel pipe rusting at rear

n/s and o/s cv joint boots cracking

n/s front side lamp a little dimmer than o/s

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

small free play felt at steering wheel

small run out front discs

Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,349 miles

co%very slow to react

front number plate poor condition

front to rear metal fuel pipe lower one corrosion starting

metal brake pipe to rear flexi hose corrosion starting

n/s and o/s front discs run out noticed

n/s rear handbrake noisey in operation

oil leaks engine

screen large crack n/s top area not in wiper arks at this time !!!

starter motor noisey

steering shaft joint feels a little soft

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,963 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 69,959 miles

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

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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P569 PLA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P569 PLA, 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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P569 PLA is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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