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Y687 PVJ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 PVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,185 miles

Front EML light on

Front Headlamps faded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s worse ()

Front exhaust joint corroded

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 101,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front EML light on

Front Headlamps faded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s worse ()

Front exhaust joint corroded

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,936 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 98,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 95,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,240 miles

EML light on

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,018 miles

EM on and covered

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 9,832 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 9,103 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,105 miles

Engine management light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside steering rack damp

Fail 8 Aug 2013 88,099 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside steering rack damp

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,233 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 80,634 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 73,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 70,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,576 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tyres ware outer edges

advise surface rust to under body

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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Y687 PVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y687 PVJ, 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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Y687 PVJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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