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W689 LBT

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,210 mi
Last recorded111,210 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 LBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 111,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

both chassis legs from front to rear has rust corrosion.

both front and rear suspension components corroded

brakepipes at front on both sides are slightly corroded

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

complete underbody inner and outer sills and all underwheel arches have been welded and underseled

entire exhaust system corroded from front to rear but not leaking

oil leak

underbody of vehicle has surface rust at numerous points

Fail 25 Apr 2016 111,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner and outer sills from front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner wings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both front and rear coil springs corroded

entire underbody has rust corrosion.

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 105,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 101,553 miles

all four coil springs rusty

front edges of front chassis rails starting to corrode

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

metal fuel pipes rusty

o/s/r tyre nearing legal limits

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2014 101,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four coil springs rusty

front edges of front chassis rails starting to corrode

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

metal fuel pipes rusty

o/s/r tyre nearing legal limits

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 97,071 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 91,664 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 85,642 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 85,636 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 80,075 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 80,072 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 72,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 64,666 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 64,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,984 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,324 miles

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

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

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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W689 LBT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W689 LBT, 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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W689 LBT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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