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Y745 JCS

2001 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,367 mi
Last recorded100,367 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 JCS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,367 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 94,967 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 86,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 84,715 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear cover on shock absorber loose

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,657 miles

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

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

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

drivers internal door handle broken but door still opens//clutch faulty

Fail 11 Oct 2010 84,657 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

drivers internal door handle broken but door still opens//clutch faulty

Fail 9 Jun 2010 84,480 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear prop shaft universal joint worn.

Slight play on N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 14 May 2009 76,998 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 May 2008 72,414 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 68,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,794 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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Y745 JCS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y745 JCS, 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 Y745 JCS registered?

Y745 JCS is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y745 JCS safe to buy?

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