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P699 YHG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,529 mi
Last recorded122,529 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 YHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 122,529 miles

Front axle tyre size 195x15. Rear axle tyre size 215/80x15.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front and rear flexible brake hoses covered in underseal.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and load valve pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undercarriage, chassis and suspension components covered in underseal.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 122,508 miles

Emissions not tested Alternator belt deteriorated. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside front and rear flexible brake hoses covered in underseal.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and load valve pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Undercarriage, chassis and suspension components covered in underseal.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 118,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,852 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly perished slightly

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished slightly

Offside Front tyre tread perished slightly

Offside Rear tyre tread perished slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,626 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,548 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering pump has a slight leak

rear section exhaust corroded

sign of a fuel pipe leaking but not leaking at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,468 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front to centre joint flange corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 104,220 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 103,009 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 103,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering hose deteriorated at reservoir

Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 68,498 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 62,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,975 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 56,975 miles

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

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 54,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,364 miles

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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P699 YHG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P699 YHG, 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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P699 YHG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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