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V178 EAO

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,078 mi
Last recorded138,078 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 EAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 138,078 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 137,112 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 135,897 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 133,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 128,029 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail soft (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 121,808 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,524 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 115,493 miles

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Steering locking device missing 4 split pins missing from track rod ends (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 50,264 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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V178 EAO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V178 EAO, 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 V178 EAO registered?

V178 EAO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V178 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V178 EAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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