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Y797 TKR

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,871 mi
Last recorded115,871 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 TKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,733 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,055 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 106,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within 30 cms of lower mounting point inner sill excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cms of stabaliser rod forward mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within 30 cms of lower seat belt mounting point inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member with 30cms of stabaliser rod forward mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,660 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,366 miles

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

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

battery support corroded

exhaust corroded nr cat

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

os/ns front brake back plates corroded

slight rear ns brake bind

some under body corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust cover corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,221 miles

exhaust box skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 92,635 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 82,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,805 miles

chassis corroded

handbrake poor

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

brake pedal rubber worn

cam cover gasket leaking

rear brake pipe going into T piece corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2010 73,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear door handle broken

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,325 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 52,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 41,170 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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Y797 TKR is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y797 TKR, 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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Y797 TKR is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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