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W501 VLG

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 VLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016
Fail 1 Nov 2016 98,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,901 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,494 miles

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

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

slight hole in off side front wing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,208 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 82,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,826 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 81,816 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 79,149 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 73,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,372 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,161 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 60,662 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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W501 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 W501 VLG, 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 W501 VLG registered?

W501 VLG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W501 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 VLG 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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