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W117 PGR

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,136 mi
Last recorded98,136 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 PGR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2018 98,136 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,604 miles

Front brake pads low, discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 86,604 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake pads low, discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,836 miles

All tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,806 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers interior handle damaged but still opens door

Fail 19 Sep 2014 67,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers interior handle damaged but still opens door

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake disc inner faces rusted

nearside and offside front outer chassis cross member holed and rusted

offside rear brake binding slightly

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,347 miles

surface corrosion across all underbody components

Fail 29 Sep 2012 59,340 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion across all underbody components

Fail 5 Nov 2011 59,335 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,188 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 11 Sep 2010 56,182 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to front suspension arms

Pass 2 May 2008 41,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,139 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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W117 PGR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W117 PGR, 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 W117 PGR registered?

W117 PGR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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