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W237 SCL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,270 mi
Last recorded71,270 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 SCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,270 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 70,965 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,632 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 655,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,022 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 64,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,062 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 58,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,676 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 55,676 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,512 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,534 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 51,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W237 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W237 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 W237 SCL registered?

W237 SCL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is W237 SCL safe to buy?

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