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Y97 ACL

2001 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,823 mi
Last recorded99,823 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 ACL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,823 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

boot floor/rear crossmember corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

front body mount/bumper brackets corroded

hand brake only just to standard slightlty low effort offside

underside dry/muddy

Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,816 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

boot floor/rear crossmember corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

front body mount/bumper brackets corroded

underside dry/muddy

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,259 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 95,108 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,034 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,973 miles

slight corrosion on body near n/s/r body mounting

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,664 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,664 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,699 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 69,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,719 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,684 miles

crack in front no plate but still complete and secure

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,005 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,286 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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Y97 ACL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y97 ACL, 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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Y97 ACL is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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