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W158 TNV

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,400 mi
Last recorded70,400 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 TNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre box join (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 70,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre box join (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,254 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,646 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 65,643 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,065 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tyres perished/cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tyres perished/cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,151 miles

Dog guard fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seats and belts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering joint cover split

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,826 miles

unable to check rear seat belts because rear seats fixed in upright position

Fail 7 Jan 2010 54,769 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

offsde front interior handle partially broken and insecure

unable to fully check rear seat belts because rear seats fixed in up position

Fail 12 Jan 2009 48,483 miles

195/15 tyres fitted to rear and 205/70 15 fitted to front

Battery insecure

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

offside front interior handle partly insecure

underbody dirty

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,483 miles

195/15 tyres fitted to rear and 205/70 15 fitted to front

Battery insecure

Oil leak

offside front interior handle partly insecure

underbody dirty

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,946 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

nearside front brake hose slightly perished

offside front brake hose slightly perished

nearside wiper linkeage badly worn

Fail 12 Dec 2007 40,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

battery acid corrosion around battery tray area

wiper operation restricted

Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,122 miles

Battery insecure

both o,s.rear and n,s,rear tyre casings deterioated.

extensive movement in wiper linkage.

n.s.front washer operation weak

Pass 15 Nov 2005 25,483 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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W158 TNV is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W158 TNV, 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 W158 TNV registered?

W158 TNV is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W158 TNV safe to buy?

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