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W168 PTY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,253 mi
Last recorded88,253 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 PTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,253 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 87,701 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 87,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe to rear flexy getting corroded

small amount of play in rear diff mounting

Pass 2 Feb 2009 84,146 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 84,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 73,707 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 73,707 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,240 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 58,322 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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W168 PTY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W168 PTY, 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 W168 PTY registered?

W168 PTY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W168 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W168 PTY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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