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W104 JNF

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,586 mi
Last recorded42,586 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 JNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres perished

oil leak

transfer box leaking

tyres protruding arches

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/front tyre perishing on outer wall

Fail 31 Dec 2014 41,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre has bad perishing to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,348 miles

both front bottom arms (front rubber bushes) deteriated

exhaust box and tail pipe deteriated

o/s/f drag link ball joint has slight play

Fail 1 Feb 2013 40,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both front bottom arms (front rubber bushes) deteriated

exhaust box and tail pipe deteriated

o/s/f drag link ball joint has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,026 miles

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated and slight blow

o/s/f brake hose slightly perished

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Dec 2011 39,202 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated and has a slight blow

o/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,929 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 36,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,507 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 30,471 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,051 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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W104 JNF 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 66.7%.

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 W104 JNF, 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 W104 JNF registered?

W104 JNF is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 March 2000.

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