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Y629 LAN

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,330 mi
Last recorded132,330 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 LAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,330 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

rear exhaust tailpipe in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,755 miles

sill covers

Fail 1 Mar 2016 128,748 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

em light on

sill covers

Pass 26 Feb 2015 119,636 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front pads might be low

sill covers

Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,354 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 112,334 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

em light on

sill covers

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,671 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

em light on

one high level stoplight bulb not working

rear wiper split

sill covers

Pass 5 Mar 2012 102,607 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

em light on /sill covers /

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,075 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 95,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 85,086 miles

one high level stoplight bulb not working

Fail 4 Mar 2010 85,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

one high level stoplight bulb not working

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,714 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,302 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 57,801 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 5 Mar 2007 57,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,282 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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Y629 LAN 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y629 LAN, 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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Y629 LAN is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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