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L816 GNY

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,688 mi
Last recorded21,688 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 GNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 208,216 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

battery insecure

brake pipes painted

fuel pipes painted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 207,399 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 207,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2010 199,009 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2010 198,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 182,844 miles

metal brake pipes painted

slight play in offside front top strut mount

wetness around power steering box area

Fail 3 Apr 2009 182,671 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

metal brake pipes painted

slight play in offside front top strut mount

wetness around power steering box area

Pass 23 Apr 2008 166,428 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 145,262 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2006 125,908 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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L816 GNY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L816 GNY, 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 L816 GNY registered?

L816 GNY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is L816 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L816 GNY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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