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M696 RNY

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,695 mi
Last recorded127,695 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 RNY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 127,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 127,691 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,060 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.A.1)

coil spring worn Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 127,060 miles

Direction indicator not working N/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.A.1)

coil spring worn Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 126,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 124,355 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 124,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 122,425 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 119,324 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 119,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 115,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 115,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2008 115,518 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 115,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 114,438 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel lines coroded

Pass 25 Jan 2006 103,157 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine managment light on †free play on handbrake

oil leak

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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M696 RNY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M696 RNY, 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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M696 RNY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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