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W242 YMJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,318 mi
Last recorded133,318 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 YMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 133,318 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis rail near to spring anchorage point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,680 miles

corrosion to nearside chassis at rear

general corrosion to rear and front to rear brake pipes

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 121,922 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,356 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 117,319 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 112,809 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 107,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 101,192 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 101,192 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,491 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,015 miles

accident damage to rear bumper on nearside

serious oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Sep 2009 86,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

accident damage to rear bumper on nearside

serious oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 68,696 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,796 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 52,923 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)

rear center brake light not all bulbs working

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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W242 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W242 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 W242 YMJ registered?

W242 YMJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W242 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 YMJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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