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W703 NJK

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,159 mi
Last recorded102,159 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW703 NJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,936 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 89,930 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,806 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,803 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,225 miles

front b rake flexi hoses perished

sill c overs

Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front flexi hoses perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

n/s front Brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

n/s front brake hose deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,592 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 46,592 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,006 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 33,828 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 23,991 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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W703 NJK is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 W703 NJK, 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 W703 NJK registered?

W703 NJK is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W703 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W703 NJK 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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