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X338 PBY

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,873 mi
Last recorded90,873 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 PBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 9 Oct 2012 83,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,035 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 77,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,302 miles

all four tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2009 66,301 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

all four tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 56,476 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low.

Fail 10 May 2007 41,479 miles

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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 41,479 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2006 32,344 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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X338 PBY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X338 PBY, 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

How do I check the history of X338 PBY?

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What year was X338 PBY registered?

X338 PBY is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X338 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X338 PBY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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