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W187 TFJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2018 89,415 miles

All tyres perished

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,152 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,966 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front brake back plates corroded

slight leak from radiator

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,931 miles

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

front brake back plates corroded

n/s o/s wiper blades split on ends

Fail 8 Mar 2013 75,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake back plates corroded

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted

n/s o/s wiper blades split on ends

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,118 miles

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

battery insecure

front brake backplates corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,118 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

front brake backplates corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,640 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,898 miles

radiator deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2010 60,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

radiator deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,372 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 53,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,401 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,755 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 40,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,457 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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W187 TFJ 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 64.7%.

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 W187 TFJ, 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 W187 TFJ registered?

W187 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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