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W191 YMJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,085 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 94,080 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 93,940 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 93,092 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2010 93,092 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2009 90,769 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 82,810 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper linkage play

Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,725 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 66,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 49,578 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 49,578 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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W191 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W191 YMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W191 YMJ registered?

W191 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W191 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W191 YMJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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