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Y978 RTD

2001 Suzuki Ignis

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,263 mi
Last recorded99,263 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Ignis64,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 RTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelIgnis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,674 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,674 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade u/s

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,925 miles

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

Temp repair to NS door mirror, not affecting view

Fail 7 Apr 2017 85,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temp repair to NS door mirror, not affecting view

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,106 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light staying on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,299 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,299 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,286 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 60,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,402 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,675 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2006 24,162 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Ignis?

Based on 536,876 MOT tests across 40,815 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,630
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
40,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,088
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,981
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,823
Exhaust system not adequately supported 7,455
brake binding 7,389
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Y978 RTD is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Ignis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 64,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,088 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y978 RTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Ignis typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Ignis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y978 RTD is a 2001 Suzuki Ignis, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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