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M918 AHJ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,411 mi
Last recorded118,411 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 AHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 109,190 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

headlamp washers not working (not led/hid)

manigment/emission light on

n/s rear tyre cracking on outter sidewall

oversills fitted obscuring some components

rear brakes could do with service

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,190 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

headlamp washers not working (not led/hid)

manigment/emission light on

n/s rear tyre cracking on outter sidewall

oversills fitted obscuring some components

rear brakes could do with service

Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,654 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

manigment light on

n/s front tyre slight cracking on outter sidewall

rear shockabsorbers slightly reduced damping

Fail 14 Apr 2014 107,654 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

manigment light on

n/s front tyre slight cracking on outter sidewall

rear shockabsorbers slightly reduced damping

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,419 miles

slight play at Nearside front suspension mount

Fail 12 Apr 2013 105,419 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play at Nearside front suspension mount

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,182 miles

Slight play at Nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 13 Apr 2011 101,312 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 101,312 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 100,627 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 99,322 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 97,772 miles

Front brake pads low.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 97,771 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads low.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,759 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 95,782 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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M918 AHJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M918 AHJ, 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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M918 AHJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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