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W481 OSL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,838 mi
Last recorded79,838 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 OSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,860 miles

Back exhaust section in poor condition

Engine oily

Front discs are in poor condition

Offside rear shock damp no signs of a leak

Passengers seat back loose

Slight play in steering coupling / Joints

Various brake pipes slight signs of corrosion

Fail 27 May 2009 78,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine oily

Exhaust in poor condition

Front discs are in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing close to limits

Offside rear shock damp no leaks

Play in various steering joints but not excessive

Slight movement in steering coupling

Various brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,936 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,150 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 70,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust outer skin comming adrift not blowing

front brake discs corroded not to excess

o/s front tyre dead on legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2006 65,437 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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W481 OSL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W481 OSL, 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 W481 OSL registered?

W481 OSL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W481 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 OSL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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