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W407 RCN

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,601 mi
Last recorded119,601 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW407 RCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 117,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 116,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 114,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 111,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,394 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 108,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,421 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 107,600 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,804 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 99,804 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,140 miles

Battery insecure

front number plate cracked

side walls of rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Mar 2011 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

front number plate cracked

side walls of rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Mar 2010 83,106 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,106 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/f brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,571 miles

front brake backplates rusted

Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,214 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 64,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,839 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 58,839 miles

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

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

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

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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W407 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W407 RCN, 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 W407 RCN registered?

W407 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W407 RCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W407 RCN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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