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Y379 HHG

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,511 mi
Last recorded136,511 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 HHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 136,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 132,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,953 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 65,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 118,621 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 118,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 110,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 81,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 82,387 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 82,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 68,437 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 68,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 47,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,287 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 40,285 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 36,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,126 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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Y379 HHG is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,950 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 Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y379 HHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y379 HHG registered?

Y379 HHG is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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