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W542 RNP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,361 mi
Last recorded75,361 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 RNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,361 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 75,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,035 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 70,259 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,934 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,734 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,294 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,703 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 43,703 miles

Battery insecure

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,505 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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W542 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 W542 RNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W542 RNP?

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What year was W542 RNP registered?

W542 RNP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W542 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 RNP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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