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W401 RNP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,889 mi
Last recorded71,889 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 RNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 71,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 71,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 71,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,570 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,140 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 69,140 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,633 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,352 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 29 Jun 2016 67,352 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,148 miles

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

n/s front brake sticks slightly

n/s screen wash part blocked

Fail 13 Jun 2013 57,148 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front brake sticks slightly

n/s screen wash part blocked

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,264 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 56,264 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,468 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 55,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,911 miles

corrosion on body around servo

nearside front tyre wearin g on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2006 28,519 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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W401 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W401 RNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W401 RNP registered?

W401 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 June 2000.

Is W401 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 RNP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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