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Y254 JBH

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,605 mi
Last recorded88,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 JBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,605 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 86,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres are starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 80,144 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,206 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under side corroaded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 78,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under side corroaded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 76,242 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,242 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 72,168 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,828 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,264 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,256 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 54,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,876 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,404 miles

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

eng management light on

osf brake binding

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,881 miles

eng management light on

off side rear tyre rather perished

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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Y254 JBH is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y254 JBH, 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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Y254 JBH is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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