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W391 DOE

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 DOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 110,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

body poor

cover sills fitted

underside rusting and repaired

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,658 miles

corrosion in floor ,covered by plastic covers ,advise closer inspection

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 May 2017 10,964 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around catalytic converter. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded see yellow chalk markings. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both front. (2.4.C.1b)

Front windscreen wipers in poor condition.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced water ingress. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,065 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 108,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion nearside front wing

exhaust front bracket broken & system deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 104,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion nearside front wing

exhaust front pipe joint & system deteriorated

slight leak from cooling system - radiator

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion nearside front wing

exhaust front pipe joint & system deteriorated

slight leak from cooling system - radiator

Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion nearside front wing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hole in nearside front chassis caused by corrosion

offside & nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside & nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

parking brake efficiency 16% perking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,203 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hole in nearside front chassis caused by corrosion

offside & nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

offside & nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

corrosion offside front chassis

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

hole in nearside front suspension caused by corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion offside front chassis

corrosionh nearside front chassis

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,159 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,185 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 72,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

both rear bumper brackets corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2010 72,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bumper brackets corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,335 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,893 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,923 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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W391 DOE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 W391 DOE, 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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W391 DOE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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