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W235 SCL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,476 mi
Last recorded124,476 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 SCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 124,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,964 miles

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

oversills fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 110,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oversills fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 98,102 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,108 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

cracks in sidewall of offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Sep 2012 86,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cracks in sidewall of offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,560 miles

outer steering wheel grip loose

stone chip o/s headlamp lens

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

note..all metal brake pipes under car covered in underseal

Fail 23 Sep 2011 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

note..all metal brake pipes under car covered in underseal

outer steering wheel grip loose

stone chip o/s headlamp lens

Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,984 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 75,473 miles

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

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

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

Fuel lines starting to corrode.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,758 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,684 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge

rear tyre treads worn low

Fail 7 Jan 2008 54,684 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge

rear tyre treads worn low

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,930 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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W235 SCL 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 W235 SCL, 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 W235 SCL registered?

W235 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W235 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 SCL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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