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W427 SCN

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,712 mi
Last recorded43,712 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 SCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,712 miles

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,983 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 36,467 miles

Drivers inside handle broken but still able to open door from inside.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear tyre on legal limit and badly cracked.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 36,463 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

drivers inside handle broken but still able to open door from inside

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,716 miles

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

offside front pads low and brake disc worn

Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,716 miles

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

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)

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

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

offside front pads low and brake disc worn

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,857 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

front chassis corroded slightly

rear tyres side walls cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2008 26,857 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2007 22,312 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 22,208 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,914 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 17,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SCN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SCN, 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 SCN registered?

W427 SCN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W427 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W427 SCN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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