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YR51 OYC

2001 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,699 mi
Last recorded100,699 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Vitara71,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 OYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 100,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides under sills (5.2.6)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front on inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,559 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 23 Jul 2014 84,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper is split

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,513 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 73,513 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,954 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,926 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,293 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,292 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,260 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,966 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,119 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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YR51 OYC is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR51 OYC, 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 YR51 OYC registered?

YR51 OYC is a 2001 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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