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W428 RWS

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,105 mi
Last recorded96,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 RWS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,105 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 96,139 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,905 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

osf and nsf dip beam has slight blue tint

Fail 20 Oct 2012 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,139 miles

offside front inner track rod end worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,977 miles

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

discs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 72,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2007 67,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 67,878 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 58,927 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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W428 RWS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W428 RWS, 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 W428 RWS registered?

W428 RWS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W428 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W428 RWS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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