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A5 NLO

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,809 mi
Last recorded68,809 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NLO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,809 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 68,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,402 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 59,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 48,876 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 46,461 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,461 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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A5 NLO is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,950 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 Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 NLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 NLO registered?

A5 NLO is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is A5 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NLO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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