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Y896 AAH

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 AAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 117,632 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 117,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 110,765 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 92,337 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 80,631 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,731 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi ferrule joints corrosion

rear boot door handle broken

syone chip windscreen sweeped area zone b less than 40mm

Pass 6 Jun 2005 46,489 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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Y896 AAH is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y896 AAH, 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 Y896 AAH registered?

Y896 AAH is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y896 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y896 AAH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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