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Y738 MHU

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,956 mi
Last recorded110,956 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 MHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021
Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,455 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 99,970 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor perished

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bush perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 92,273 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor perished

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bush perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,924 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 61,414 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,573 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 41,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,930 miles

Advise, both wipers split

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2013 36,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise, both wipers split

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,768 miles

air bag light on at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2012 33,768 miles

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

air bag light on at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,252 miles

front disks worn

o/s/f foglight inop

oil leak from engin area

rear outside boot handle broken but still opening boot

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,778 miles

offside front & nearside front brakes binding

Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,736 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 26,109 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 21,587 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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Y738 MHU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y738 MHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y738 MHU registered?

Y738 MHU is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y738 MHU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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