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W388 LDN

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,135 mi
Last recorded45,135 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 LDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 45,135 miles

No front or rear bumpers, no sharp endges.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear slight corrosion inside rear wheel arches. not structural.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 45,135 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not fixed as close to vetrical as reasonably practical. Hard to see from a distance. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No front or rear bumpers, no sharp endges.

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear slight corrosion inside rear wheel arches. not structural.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 33,347 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,999 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,996 miles

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

Exhaust front pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,745 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,742 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,983 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 31,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,951 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 28,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,177 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,723 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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W388 LDN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W388 LDN, 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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W388 LDN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W388 LDN safe to buy?

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