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N951 XDV

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,685 mi
Last recorded133,685 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 XDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 133,685 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 133,101 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 133,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 126,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 119,112 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 118,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 107,903 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 97,588 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 88,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,544 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 78,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 69,654 miles

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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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N951 XDV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N951 XDV, 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 N951 XDV registered?

N951 XDV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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