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V280 DNU

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,265 mi
Last recorded108,265 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 DNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2011 108,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on fuel pipes

front corner of offside front wing holed/corroded

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

slight corrosion on brake ferruls

slight corrosion osr inner arch, not excessive or holed

Pass 19 Nov 2011 108,265 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on fuel pipes

front corner of offside front wing holed/corroded

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

slight corrosion on brake ferruls

slight corrosion osr inner arch, not excessive or holed

Pass 4 Jan 2011 104,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nsf wishbone corodding Osf wing corner corodding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 104,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nsf wishbone corodding Osf wing corner corodding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 94,609 miles

Fuel pipes corodding at rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 94,506 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads appear low

Fuel pipes corodding at rear

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nsr fog lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 75,044 miles

b brake pipes to osf and to rear flexi corroded

both front and rear flexi ferrules corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2006 65,099 miles

high level bulbs out

osf/nsf tyres at 2.5mm on edges

tailpipe in poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2006 65,099 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level bulbs out

nsf/osf tyres at 2.5mm on edges

tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,716 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 52,534 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine sump leaking oil

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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V280 DNU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V280 DNU, 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 V280 DNU registered?

V280 DNU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V280 DNU safe to buy?

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