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Y899 DNV

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,962 mi
Last recorded119,962 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 DNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2014 119,962 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

3x rear metal brake pipes corroded

corroded hole in bonnet

exhaust corroded

front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside bottom ball joint rubber slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,615 miles

Bonnet corroded.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 115,613 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet corroded.

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 112,710 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,762 miles

both front brake disc cover plates corroding

front number plate cracked

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2011 106,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

both front brake disc cover plates corroding

front number plate cracked

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,554 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake backing plate corroded

Oil leak

Towing plug bracket snapped

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,269 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 87,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,284 miles

driver's sun visor has been repaired to a very minimum MOT standard

front brake pads possibly wearing thin

Fail 26 Jan 2008 79,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads possibly wearing thin

Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,554 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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Y899 DNV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y899 DNV, 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 Y899 DNV registered?

Y899 DNV is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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