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Y542 RDG

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 RDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,609 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,893 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 93,893 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,322 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,849 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,070 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 80,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,526 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,520 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 59,878 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 53,083 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 53,081 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2006 45,668 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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Y542 RDG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y542 RDG, 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 Y542 RDG registered?

Y542 RDG is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y542 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 RDG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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