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W538 PVM

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,812 mi
Last recorded68,812 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 PVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 68,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

battery tray corroded

engine has missfire on idle

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

nearside and offside sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2012 65,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

engine has slight miss fire on idle

exhaust hitting propshaft when jacked up

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,825 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front tyre perished split but cords not exposed

offside rear tyre perished split but cords not exposed

Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

front disc,s pitted worn

nearside front tyre perished split but cords not exposed

offside rear tyre perished split but cords not exposed

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,717 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,378 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,523 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Sep 2008 32,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2007 2,476 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 2,476 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,985 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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W538 PVM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W538 PVM, 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 W538 PVM registered?

W538 PVM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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