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OY51 TBU

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 TBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 76,540 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 74,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,135 miles

front screen damage

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,368 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 67,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,209 miles

2 bulbs inop in high level stop lamp

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,798 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,404 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,451 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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OY51 TBU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OY51 TBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY51 TBU registered?

OY51 TBU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is OY51 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 TBU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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