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W238 YCY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,093 mi
Last recorded59,093 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 YCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,093 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

diff noise heard during brake test

Pass 2 Dec 2012 50,486 miles

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)

radiator deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2012 50,439 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

radiator deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,358 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,358 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 37,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,024 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracked

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 2 May 2008 28,256 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 28,256 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,746 miles

Fuel filter corroded

high leval stop light not connected

Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,746 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

high leval stop light not connected

Pass 4 May 2006 19,368 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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W238 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W238 YCY, 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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How do I check the history of W238 YCY?

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What year was W238 YCY registered?

W238 YCY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W238 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 YCY shows 12 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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