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W698 JBJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,426 mi
Last recorded143,426 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 JBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 143,426 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 131,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 119,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 103,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 99,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,850 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 93,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,430 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,582 miles

exhaust heat shield rattle and loose.

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished.

o.s.f back plate behind disc very rusty/

Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,085 miles

acceptabel corrosion to front and rear chassis legs.

both front seat stalks which bolted to seat loose

front exhaust heat sheild loose with possible †rattle.

slight play in o.s.f anti-roll drop link.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,180 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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W698 JBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W698 JBJ, 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 W698 JBJ registered?

W698 JBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 August 2000.

Is W698 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W698 JBJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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