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W785 PNL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,080 mi
Last recorded86,080 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 PNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,422 miles

Front wipers split but still clears the screen

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR wheel bearing noisy

Offside 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wipers split but still clears the screen

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR wheel bearing noisy

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,042 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 72,038 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,650 miles

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

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,290 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes just pass handbrake just pass

o/s/f wheel one odd nut

temp gauge not working

Fail 13 Apr 2006 42,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

very dry under body surface corrossion lower arms rear axle housing etc.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,396 miles

very dry under body surface corrossion lower arms rear axle housing etc.

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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W785 PNL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W785 PNL, 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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W785 PNL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W785 PNL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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