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NG51 ELW

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,940 mi
Last recorded59,940 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 ELW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

engine warning light on.

fan belt in poor condition

lower rad hose clip weak.

petrol filter in poor condition.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 58,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

petrol filter in poor condition.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

engine warning light on.

fan belt in poor condition

lower rad hose clip weak.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 29 Jun 2012 57,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,267 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,963 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,771 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,960 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 42,189 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear door handle broken

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,189 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear door handle broken

Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,632 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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NG51 ELW is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG51 ELW, 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 NG51 ELW registered?

NG51 ELW is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is NG51 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 ELW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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