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W427 DVY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 DVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 86,147 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 86,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,364 miles

rear seats not fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,851 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,213 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

L.E.D s out in high level stop lamp

Nearside and offside front chassis legs corroding

Nearside rear chassis leg corroding

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 72,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

L.E.D s out in high level stop lamp

Nearside and offside front chassis legs corroding

Nearside rear chassis leg corroding

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 68,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 58,961 miles

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

front no plate faded slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2005 58,961 miles

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

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

front no plate faded slightly

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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W427 DVY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow 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 W427 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 W427 DVY registered?

W427 DVY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W427 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 DVY shows 12 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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