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T891 KRL

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT891 KRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 142,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mount in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak fan not working ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 140,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 140,722 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 139,400 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2018 139,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Rear exhaust tail piece missing

engine management warning lamp on during test

Pass 6 May 2017 137,530 miles

Engine sump corroded but not leaking.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Unable to fully assess outer sills due to covers fitted.

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2017 137,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,512 miles

Rear exshaust pipe missing

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,013 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 124,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rattle from cat exhaust box

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,615 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,146 miles

Rear silencer slight corrosion.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 100,142 miles

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

Rear silencer slight corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,357 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 93,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,133 miles

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

Offside rear tyre noted to be perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,619 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 77,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 73,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 73,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,852 miles

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 23 May 2006 54,057 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 54,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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T891 KRL is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,061 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 T891 KRL, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T891 KRL is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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