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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
all tyres perished
rear shocks rusted
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
rear seatbelts not used/unbolted/seat removed
rear suspension components corroded but not deemed excessive
wheel spacers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Bad oil leak from engine ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Bad oil leak from engine ()
Coolant leak ()
E M L on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Coolant leak ()
E M L on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Handbrake grabs
Rear brake noisy on application
both front outer c/v boots deterirating
n/s/r tyre getting low
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Handbrake grabs
Rear brake noisy on application
both front outer c/v boots deterirating
n/s/r tyre getting low
corrosion starting to o/s outer sill at rear
corrosion starting to various metal brake pipes
front springs corroding
n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge
slight play to o/s rack end
Child seat fitted N/S/R
Front brake discs inner surfaces corroding
Both number plate lights slightly affected by another lamp
Corrosion starting to offside outer sill
Nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat
Rear exhaust corroding
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both number plate lights slightly affected by another lamp
Corrosion starting to offside outer sill
Nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat
Rear exhaust corroding
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap is temporary type
O/S/F tyre low
front brake discs poor condition inner surface
rear exhaust corroding
screw in O/S/R tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel cap is temporary type
O/S/F tyre low
front brake discs poor condition inner surface
rear exhaust corroding
screw in O/S/R tyre
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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GX51 OBS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 GX51 OBS, 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 GX51 OBS registered?
GX51 OBS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is GX51 OBS safe to buy?
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