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Y813 PSL

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,005 mi
Last recorded99,005 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 PSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 99,005 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

MAIN SILENCER BAFFLES RATTLING AND NOISY ALSO SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR OF BOX

TAILGATE HANDLE BROKEN

Fail 6 Aug 2009 99,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LIGHT ON

MAIN SILENCER BAFFLES RATTLING AND NOISY ALSO SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR OF BOX

TAILGATE HANDLE BROKEN

Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,268 miles

BOOT HANDLE BROKEN

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Fail 13 Aug 2008 89,268 miles

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

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

BOOT HANDLE BROKEN

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,818 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 73,818 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

eng light on

Pass 14 Sep 2005 62,709 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 62,709 miles

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

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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Y813 PSL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y813 PSL, 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

How do I check the history of Y813 PSL?

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What year was Y813 PSL registered?

Y813 PSL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y813 PSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y813 PSL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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