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Y691 CLJ

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,067 mi
Last recorded127,067 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY691 CLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 127,067 miles

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front section of exhaust is corroded

offside front brake binding slightly. Engine Light On

Fail 19 Sep 2014 119,788 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front section of exhaust is very corroded

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

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,779 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust front joint corroded

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

nearside inner sill corroded and holed

offside inner sill corroded

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on front cross member

Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,190 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

exhaust joint by the cat corroded

nearside and offside front driveshaft outer gaiters slightly deteriorated

sidewalls of all the tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion nearside sill back

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,959 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 98,959 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,169 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded @ rear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 87,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer sill mouldings fitted

unable to see the condition of the front inner brake pads

Fail 16 Sep 2009 87,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer sill mouldings fitted

unable to see the condition of the front inner brake pads

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

small cut in the nearside front tyre sidewall

unable to see the condition of the front inner brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,353 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,507 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 43,507 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y691 CLJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y691 CLJ, 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 Y691 CLJ registered?

Y691 CLJ is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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