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V487 CBD

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,189 mi
Last recorded121,189 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 CBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,189 miles

advisories from previous test no 527724103382

Fail 31 Oct 2013 121,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing low outer edge

corrosion to floorpan at rear

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,669 miles

Oil level on minimum.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle underside very dirty/muddy.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 111,533 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil level on minimum.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle underside very dirty/muddy.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,296 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,831 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

holes in rear boot floor pans by seat belt mounting points NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Oct 2009 95,088 miles

CORROSION TO FLOOR PANS/INNER WHEEL ARCH JOIN BY SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINT

CORROSION TO REAR BOOT FLOOR PAN

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.CORROSION AND HOLES ROUND REAR SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINTS STILL FITTED. IF REAR SEATS REFITTED THEN I ADVISE NOT TO USE THEM DUE TO DEFECTS ABOVE.

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS

SLIGHT PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR LINK O/S/F

WHEEL ARCHES COVERED IN MUD

Fail 9 Oct 2009 94,866 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

CORROSION TO FLOOR PANS/INNER WHEEL ARCH JOIN BY SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINT

CORROSION TO REAR BOOT FLOOR PAN

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.CORROSION AND HOLES ROUND REAR SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINTS STILL FITTED. IF REAR SEATS REFITTED THEN I ADVISE NOT TO USE THEM DUE TO DEFECTS ABOVE.

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

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS

SLIGHT PLAY IN ANTI ROLL BAR LINK O/S/F

WHEEL ARCHES COVERED IN MUD

Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,444 miles

o/s wiper blade split on end

slight wear in steering column centre coupling

Fail 25 Sep 2008 89,253 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

discs worn

o/s wiper blade split on end

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight wear in steering column centre coupling

Pass 11 Aug 2007 82,862 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 72,685 miles

nail in tyre

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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V487 CBD is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V487 CBD, 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 V487 CBD registered?

V487 CBD is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V487 CBD safe to buy?

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