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W769 PTE

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,435 mi
Last recorded137,435 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW769 PTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 137,435 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 137,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 130,926 miles

Both sides front discs corroded

Light cracking on n/s front flexy hose

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 130,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both sides front discs corroded

Light cracking on n/s front flexy hose

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 127,165 miles

Front discs corroded

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 127,165 miles

Front discs corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 124,604 miles

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

Rear axle top o/s bush slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2010 121,145 miles

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

N/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2010 121,145 miles

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

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

N/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2009 117,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 105,374 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 105,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Brake cable outer sheaths broken & "bunching"

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 86,983 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

frtont brake disc weather shields very corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,178 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 58,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 58,754 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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W769 PTE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W769 PTE, 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 W769 PTE registered?

W769 PTE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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