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P570 HFL

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,958 mi
Last recorded76,958 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 HFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 76,958 miles

Corrosion in both inner sills underside not adversely affecting body mounts or failure areas.

N/S/F body weak at mounting & only just acceptable.

Some play on both front hubs.

Pass 4 May 2010 75,100 miles

Inner sills underside starting to become weak in places. Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 May 2009 73,549 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 73,543 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F brake hose metal pipe section corroded.

Play in both front hubs & O/S/F drive shaft all only just acceptable.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,478 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,434 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,434 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes corroded

play in front bearings

Pass 2 May 2006 53,131 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 53,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1/front brake pads low

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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P570 HFL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P570 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 P570 HFL registered?

P570 HFL is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P570 HFL safe to buy?

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