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Y422 HGW

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,802 mi
Last recorded105,802 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 HGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 105,802 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 105,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 97,394 miles

Front oil leak

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 May 2016 97,394 miles

Front oil leak

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 May 2015 89,635 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 89,635 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 83,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 83,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 76,342 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind off side front brakes

slight corrotion o/s and n/s front brake hose/pipe

Fail 31 Mar 2012 70,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind off side front brakes

slight corrotion o/s and n/s front brake hose/pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,673 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,510 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,479 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,603 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 41,500 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,838 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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Y422 HGW is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y422 HGW, 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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What year was Y422 HGW registered?

Y422 HGW is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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