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W618 VRE

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

87,319 mi
Last recorded87,319 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 VRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,319 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 87,319 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 86,023 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Segment of top brake light not functioning.

Surface corrosion nearside front wishbone.

Surface corrosion offside front wishbone.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 82,242 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust in very poor condition

front crossmember corroded

o/s/f inner wing corrded

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 May 2014 82,240 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis corroded

exhaust in very poor condition

front crossmember corroded

o/s/f inner wing corrded

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,733 miles

brake pipe across axle and offside front has some corrosion

fuel pipe offside rear corroded

parking brake application close to limit

Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,733 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake pipe across axle and o/s/f has some corrosion

fuel pipe on o/s/r badly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,677 miles

centre silencer thin

flange on cat thin

Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,677 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre silencer thin

flange on cat thin

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,774 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 74,774 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,434 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 71,434 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,205 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 69,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,832 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 63,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 54,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 54,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 42,796 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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W618 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W618 VRE, 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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W618 VRE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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