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Y314 TNB

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,929 mi
Last recorded141,929 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 TNB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 141,929 miles

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

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

lower sillers covers with some sort of plastic covers underneath stopping checks for rust.

oil leaks

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,665 miles

both front inner track rod has play

exhaust back box sheet cover corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 135,665 miles

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

both front inner track rod has play

exhaust back box sheet cover corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,411 miles

both rear tyrte wearing inner edges

both side inner sill corroded

management light on

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 131,411 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear tyrte wearing inner edges

both side inner sill corroded

management light on

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 125,958 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

surface corrosion to o/s inner sill

Fail 26 Feb 2013 125,958 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)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

surface corrosion to o/s inner sill

Pass 29 Feb 2012 119,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 119,286 miles

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

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 114,142 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

parts of front subframe are very rusty.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 114,117 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

parts of front subframe are very rusty.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 105,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 80,061 miles

nearside front flexi end rusty

offside front flexi hose rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,332 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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Y314 TNB is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,950 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 Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y314 TNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y314 TNB is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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