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Y388 OCT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,093 mi
Last recorded122,093 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY388 OCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 122,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 122,092 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 117,352 miles

whole underside of vehicle heavily corroded, brake pipes and fuel pipes heavily corroded, rev counter inoperative, off side wing mirror cracked, underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 17 Mar 2010 108,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 96,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 81,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 71,245 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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Y388 OCT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y388 OCT, 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 Y388 OCT registered?

Y388 OCT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y388 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y388 OCT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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