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Y704 HBT

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,046 mi
Last recorded66,046 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 HBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,046 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 66,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front and rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 63,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear back plate slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,424 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,876 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 53,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,825 miles

front brake pads low

rear silencer leaking

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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Y704 HBT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y704 HBT, 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 Y704 HBT registered?

Y704 HBT is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y704 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y704 HBT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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