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V296 ESH

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,801 mi
Last recorded32,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 ESH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,801 miles

front reg plate cracked

sills and underbody corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2012 32,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both handbrake cables in poor condition

front reg plate cracked

sills and underbody corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,055 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2011 31,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 29,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,819 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 27,819 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,861 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 25,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,824 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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V296 ESH is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black 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 V296 ESH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V296 ESH registered?

V296 ESH is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V296 ESH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V296 ESH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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