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P371 UCL

2001 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,106 mi
Last recorded136,106 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 UCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 136,106 miles

under side of vehicle wax-oiled

Pass 2 Oct 2018 129,657 miles

nearside lower ball joint squeaking

off road tyres fitted

underside and body heavily plated and undersealed

Fail 24 Sep 2018 129,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside lower ball joint squeaking

off road tyres fitted

underside and body heavily plated and undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2017 125,774 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,008 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 119,005 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 114,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 114,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 98,573 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 98,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 83,890 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 82,009 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,430 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 29 Mar 2010 79,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,739 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,739 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,060 miles

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

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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P371 UCL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P371 UCL, 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 P371 UCL registered?

P371 UCL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is P371 UCL safe to buy?

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