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GN51 CHX

2001 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,220 mi
Last recorded126,220 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 CHX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 126,220 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 125,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 5 Mar 2016 125,775 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 125,255 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,811 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe (flexi end) corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 116,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 116,375 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 112,239 miles

Corrosion on rear bump stop near body mounts

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 112,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Corrosion on rear bump stop near body mounts

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,799 miles

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

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

offside front backplate corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 100,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,233 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 93,143 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 87,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 77,599 miles

Both offside and nearside headlamp unit glass slight damage.

Engine undertray fitted.

Slight play in steering idlers.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,198 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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GN51 CHX is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GN51 CHX, 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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GN51 CHX is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 CHX safe to buy?

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