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W738 DAX

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 DAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 85,353 miles

rear break pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,407 miles

both rear tyres

rear brake pipe corroded

vehicle coverd in under seal on under side

Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,122 miles

rear brake ferals corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,301 miles

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

slight corrosion front crossmember under radiator

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,811 miles

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

Driver front A piller lower section corroded & holed

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,810 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Driver front A piller lower section corroded & holed

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,732 miles

brake backing plates rusty

side skirts fitted

surface rust on underside of viechle

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,026 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brakes backing plates corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2009 45,277 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front brakes backing plates corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,873 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 42,873 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)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 40,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 36,355 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEAR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES .ADVISE TRACKING .

CORROSION ON BOTH DOOR STEP SILLS .

FRONT PADS WORN LOW 3/4 .

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT LED MISSING BULBS .

Fail 6 May 2006 36,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

FRONT ADDITIONAL FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING .

FRONT PADS LOW 3/4 WORN .

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT LED MISSING BULBS .

TYRE WEAR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES ALL 4 TYRES .ADVISE TRACKING CHECK .

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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W738 DAX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W738 DAX, 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 W738 DAX registered?

W738 DAX is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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