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P38 YDS

2000 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,472 mi
Last recorded78,472 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 YDS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,472 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,057 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both wipers stareting to smear

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,989 miles

both wipers stareting to smear

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wheel arch insecure

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wheel arch insecure

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,918 miles

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

both wipers starting to smear

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 5 Sep 2012 67,864 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

offside front cv gator perished.

rear seats not in use.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,555 miles

nearside front cv gator badly perished.

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,154 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 63,131 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering arms.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,482 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 59,863 miles

Wear in steering linkage and joints

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,881 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,636 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,699 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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P38 YDS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,541 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 P38 YDS, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P38 YDS registered?

P38 YDS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is P38 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 YDS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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