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FJ51 LVS

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,282 mi
Last recorded104,282 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,282 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 104,282 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc And offside (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,944 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 96,944 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 87,169 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 16 Nov 2013 87,169 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,978 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,966 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to limit on outter edges

Fail 24 Mar 2009 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,511 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,462 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 33,462 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,635 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in tyre

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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FJ51 LVS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 71,636 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 FJ51 LVS, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ51 LVS registered?

FJ51 LVS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 LVS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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