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W538 TFJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,571 mi
Last recorded73,571 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,074 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 71,377 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 71,377 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 69,635 miles

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 69,635 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,686 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 68,686 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,796 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 63,795 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,931 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 53,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,926 miles

age cracks to n/s rear tyre

corrosion to front suspension units

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,615 miles

age cracks n/s/r tyre

corrosion to front suspension units

o/s chassis to body mount corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,441 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,793 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,559 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 31,385 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,439 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 24,122 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,674 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 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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What year was W538 TFJ registered?

W538 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W538 TFJ safe to buy?

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