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W743 RVT

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,926 mi
Last recorded86,926 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 RVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 28 Apr 2020 86,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,874 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near and Offside free play in shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle modified

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 83,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front and rear joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low on floor (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Near and Offside weak (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near and Offside free play in shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer door handle modified

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,234 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 79,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure two (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe missing (7.1.1)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,425 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,548 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 62,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,813 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 50,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,468 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 40,468 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 35,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 31,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,157 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 26,742 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 26,742 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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W743 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W743 RVT, 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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W743 RVT is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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