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W397 DVY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Maroon Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,096 mi
Last recorded55,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 DVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,096 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 51,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight corrosion behind rear bumper & above rear door

Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,515 miles

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight corrosion behind rear bumper & above rear door

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 48,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,525 miles

rear seats folded down

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 8 Jul 2009 44,525 miles

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

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

rear seats folded down

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,990 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,978 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres nearing legal tread deapth

Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,246 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,867 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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W397 DVY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Maroon with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W397 DVY, 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 W397 DVY registered?

W397 DVY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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