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W698 ULR

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,444 mi
Last recorded184,444 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 ULR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 184,444 miles

body mounts corroding

rear crossmember corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2024 179,756 miles

all body mounts corroded

rear crossmember corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 178,033 miles

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

body mounts corroding

rear cross member corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 173,900 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front body mounts corroded

rear cross member corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 172,163 miles

Rear crossmember heavily corroding

underbody heavily corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2020 170,874 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2019 169,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 164,899 miles

front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 160,377 miles

front fascia panel corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 155,762 miles

floor corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2017 155,755 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

floor corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 155,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat to rear section joint (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint "A" Frame ball joint at it's attachment to axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracked/perished

Oil leak from engine ()

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn through and hanging off of pedal

Pass 10 Mar 2016 152,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 149,637 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise nearside rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

outer plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2015 149,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

advise nearside rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

outer plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 144,521 miles

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2014 144,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2013 137,314 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 137,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 129,973 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 129,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,304 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 112,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 103,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,793 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,237 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 ULR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULR, 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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W698 ULR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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