MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,571 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip... (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip... (8.3.1a)
o/s/r tyre near limit // damage n/s mirror glass // play in steering box and slight leak // body mount o/s repaired from inside
Non obligatory mirror damaged
fuel tank shield stained but no obvious leaks when tested
o/s/f seatbelt fraying // o/s door check strap broken // all brake hoses perishing // front discs worn // n/s/r tyre heavily perished // all tyres worn // front panel behind bumper corroded
rear axle tie rods heavily corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
fuel tank shield stained but no obvious leaks when tested
o/s/f seatbelt fraying // o/s door check strap broken // all brake hoses perishing // front discs worn // n/s/r tyre heavily perished // all tyres worn // front panel behind bumper corroded
rear axle tie rods heavily corroded
age cracks to n/s rear tyre
corrosion to front suspension units
n/s door mirror glass damaged
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
age cracks to n/s rear tyre
corrosion to front suspension units
n/s door mirror glass damaged
age cracks n/s/r tyre
corrosion to front suspension units
o/s chassis to body mount corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
age cracks n/s/r tyre
corrosion to front suspension units
o/s chassis to body mount corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s rear bumper brackets corroded
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s rear bumper brackets corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
age cracks,inner side wall n/s rear
front brake discs slightly worn
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
heavy clicking noise o/s front free wheel hub
light clicking noise n/s front free wheel hub
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
heavy clicking noise o/s front free wheel hub
light clicking noise n/s front free wheel hub
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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W538 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 TFJ, 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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W538 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 April 2000.
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