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T496 FFR

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,888 mi
Last recorded70,888 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT496 FFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,888 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under body and brake pipes corroded, play in osf anti roll bar link, play in rear shocker top bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,308 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,308 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes corroded.. wing mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,372 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside front brake backing plate corroded

Offside rear hand brake cable outer casing broken

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 57,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside front brake backing plate corroded

Offside rear hand brake cable outer casing broken

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,311 miles

80% of high level brake light not working

Exhaust back section rattling and silencer box blowing

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

Offside wiper blade torn, but still clearing windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

80% of high level brake light not working

Brake fluid level on minimum

Exhaust back section rattling and silencer box blowing

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

Offside wiper blade torn, but still clearing windscreen

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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T496 FFR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T496 FFR, 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 T496 FFR registered?

T496 FFR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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