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W48 RUX

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,989 mi
Last recorded134,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 RUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 134,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 134,974 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis both sides, by towbar mount (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 131,528 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 118,885 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,506 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,569 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 11 Aug 2010 81,566 miles

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

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

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 4 Aug 2009 74,001 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 74,001 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,354 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 65,354 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,084 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 54,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 47,838 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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W48 RUX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W48 RUX, 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 W48 RUX registered?

W48 RUX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W48 RUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 RUX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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