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W541 OSM

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,914 mi
Last recorded147,914 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 OSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 147,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 146,391 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 146,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various all marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail Gear box (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 144,690 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint diff support arm (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 144,687 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint diff support arm (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 143,129 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal travel is long

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 143,129 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 138,294 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 124,877 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,301 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,142 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 81,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,554 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,245 miles

n/s/r parking brake cable bracket missing

slight play at n/s/r hub area

slight play at o/s/r hub area

Fail 20 Nov 2006 60,241 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r parking brake cable bracket missing

slight play at n/s/r hub area

slight play at o/s/r hub area

Pass 16 Nov 2005 49,343 miles

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

front reg plate starting to deteriate

in dirty condition to present for test

n/s/r park brake cable not cliped

Fail 16 Nov 2005 49,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front reg plate starting to deteriate

in dirty condition to present for test

n/s/r park brake cable not cliped

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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W541 OSM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W541 OSM, 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 W541 OSM registered?

W541 OSM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W541 OSM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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