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W648 DHJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,247 mi
Last recorded85,247 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW648 DHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 85,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,578 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 78,578 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,447 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre perishing quite badly - replacement strongly recommended

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,444 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre perishing quite badly - replacement strongly recommended

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,684 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,675 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 46,675 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 35,213 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 35,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W648 DHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W648 DHJ, 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 W648 DHJ registered?

W648 DHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W648 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W648 DHJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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