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W396 EWX

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,876 mi
Last recorded81,876 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 EWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,876 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 67,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,645 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

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

fuel pipes corroded

ns front wing holed

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,573 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 51,573 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,215 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,671 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,870 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 37,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,886 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 32,886 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 32,854 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 27,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,591 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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W396 EWX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W396 EWX, 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 W396 EWX registered?

W396 EWX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W396 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W396 EWX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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