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W42 RYB

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,271 mi
Last recorded131,271 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 RYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 131,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 130,310 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 126,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside front body mounts / inner wings / Rear inner wings &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 122,640 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 122,610 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Adjacent to tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside lower reading - Leaking?? (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 117,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 114,372 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2017 112,531 miles

Slight corrosion offside front wing wheelarch

Pass 17 May 2016 110,590 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,976 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,064 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 106,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,851 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,741 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 93,741 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 81,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2009 67,257 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 67,257 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 57,797 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 57,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,035 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,035 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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W42 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W42 RYB, 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 W42 RYB registered?

W42 RYB is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W42 RYB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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