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X344 NGS

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX344 NGS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 71,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,937 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery is insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,937 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery is insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,659 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 61,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,941 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 55,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,580 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 50,475 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,346 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 45,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,111 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,120 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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X344 NGS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X344 NGS, 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 X344 NGS registered?

X344 NGS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X344 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X344 NGS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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