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Y798 NLK

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,015 mi
Last recorded145,015 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 NLK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 145,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 136,629 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 131,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 runs along rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by chassis rail ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside by chassis mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,011 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material within wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by chassis rail ()

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 runs along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside when hazards are on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 121,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material within wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by chassis rail ()

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 runs along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside when hazards are on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,631 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 103,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,435 miles

Engine oil leak.

Washer jets need cleaning.

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2015 87,834 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

eng w/light on

high level stop light has 2 x bulbs out

Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,834 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

eng w/light on

high level stop light has 2 x bulbs out

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,001 miles

small play in anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,255 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 76,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 64,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 60,994 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 56,635 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,710 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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Y798 NLK is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y798 NLK, 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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Y798 NLK is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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