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W601 OFG

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,481 mi
Last recorded91,481 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 OFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,481 miles

corrosion to boot floor

Fail 13 Sep 2016 91,457 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working NS + OS (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR + OSF inner wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Underbody corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,749 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear floor / Underbody corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,224 miles

PLastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,219 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

PLastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underbody corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,746 miles

NSR tyre perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to bonet

emissions poor, co

heavy perishing cracking to n/s rear tyre side wall

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,556 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to bonet

emissions poor, co

heavy perishing cracking to n/s rear tyre side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,514 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 55,512 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,179 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,741 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 24,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,612 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 6,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W601 OFG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W601 OFG, 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 W601 OFG registered?

W601 OFG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W601 OFG safe to buy?

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