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W656 JAT

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 JAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,222 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,587 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 94,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,873 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,247 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,095 miles

n/s/rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 74,095 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,545 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,545 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,508 miles

advise clutch opperation

Fail 19 Jul 2012 72,508 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise clutch opperation

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,852 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,852 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,587 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 65,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,853 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 58,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,167 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 52,159 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,101 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 47,101 miles

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

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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W656 JAT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W656 JAT, 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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W656 JAT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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