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X198 HLW

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 HLW
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 124,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 124,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,356 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play both sides steering rack ends

Fail 11 Jul 2019 117,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play both sides steering rack ends

Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 108,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer two mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch very heavy

rear exhaust bracket rusted away but system otherwise supported

some play n/s inner steering rack end

wiper blades split on ends but clearing screen

Fail 27 Jul 2017 100,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch very heavy

rear exhaust bracket rusted away but system otherwise supported

some play n/s inner steering rack end

wiper blades split on ends but clearing screen

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,276 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,276 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,872 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 80,872 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,051 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,051 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 63,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,190 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,481 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,481 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 44,441 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 44,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,647 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 38,645 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,484 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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X198 HLW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 64,715 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 Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X198 HLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X198 HLW registered?

X198 HLW is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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