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Y161 MCL

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,828 mi
Last recorded92,828 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 MCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 89,976 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 89,772 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 80,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 74,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake ratchet nearing end of reserve travel

n/s/f shock absorber has slight play in sliding bush/gland

non standard fuel cap fitted

rear brakes slightly unbalanced

windscreen chipped out of swept area

Fail 15 Feb 2008 74,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake ratchet nearing end of reserve travel

n/s/f shock absorber has slight play in sliding bush/gland

rear brakes slightly unbalanced

windscreen chipped out of swept area

Pass 10 Feb 2007 60,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs inner surfaces pitted and corroded on outter edges

Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,455 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack and tread depth low

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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Y161 MCL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y161 MCL, 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 Y161 MCL registered?

Y161 MCL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y161 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 MCL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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