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W387 PVO

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,339 mi
Last recorded101,339 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 PVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 101,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (around shock area) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical On windscreen (6.3.2c)

Condensation on nearside headlamp

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,294 miles

Both front (after market) coil spring incorrectly fitted

Both front windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,687 miles

All tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 91,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

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

All tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 87,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,486 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 83,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,948 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 82,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,820 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 81,812 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,240 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 76,832 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 76,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,368 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 75,368 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

corrosion underside.

front brake discs worn.

nearside rear tyre low tread.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 70,072 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 70,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W387 PVO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W387 PVO, 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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W387 PVO is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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