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W483 OSN

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,268 mi
Last recorded98,268 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 OSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,268 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,920 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly perished at the sidewall.

Offside front diff seal is leaking.

Offside rear tyre is slightly cracked.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 97,920 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front tyre is slightly perished at the sidewall.

Offside front diff seal is leaking.

Offside rear tyre is slightly cracked.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 96,816 miles

Offside and nearside front brake discs are pitted.

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 96,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside and nearside front brake discs are pitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Battery insecure

Front prop shaft Universal joint at rear is excessivly worn.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 90,952 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 78,417 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 78,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 May 2007 63,097 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 62,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2006 49,561 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 49,561 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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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W483 OSN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W483 OSN, 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 W483 OSN registered?

W483 OSN is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W483 OSN safe to buy?

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