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W789 BHJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,804 mi
Last recorded107,804 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 BHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 107,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 107,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,408 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,408 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,095 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 82,101 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,757 miles

battery insecure

parking brake has only just meet the requried efficiency.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 75,757 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2010 68,158 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,992 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,994 miles

all vehicle tyres outer walls have small radial cracks

Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,524 miles

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

all tyres have small cracks in outside walls

doth wiper blades have small splits

Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,311 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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W789 BHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow 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 W789 BHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W789 BHJ registered?

W789 BHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W789 BHJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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