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W241 YMJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,281 mi
Last recorded89,281 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,281 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,750 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2019 87,750 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,457 miles

Spare tyre bald.

Nearside step sill insecure ..

Fail 19 Sep 2017 84,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Spare tyre bald.

Nearside step sill insecure ..

Pass 22 Sep 2016 78,741 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 78,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,453 miles

Exhaust system very rusted

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

n/s front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2015 73,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system very rusted

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,730 miles

exhaust rear tail pipe missing

exhaust system rusting

Fail 24 Apr 2013 58,699 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear tail pipe missing

exhaust system rusting

Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust rear tailpipe section missing

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear tailpipe section missing

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,997 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,495 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in side walls

Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,005 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 21,694 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,694 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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W241 YMJ 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 65%.

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 W241 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.

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What year was W241 YMJ registered?

W241 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W241 YMJ safe to buy?

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