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W798 AKP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,021 mi
Last recorded116,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 AKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 116,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs pitted

Front brake pads close to minimum thickness

Handbrake requires some adjustment

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 107,024 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 106,911 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper bar (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light, lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,363 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,527 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 95,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,194 miles

battery tray supporting bracket rusty and holed

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty and weak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 91,142 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

battery tray supporting bracket rusty and holed

centre and rear exhaust sections rusty and weak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,220 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front lower outer ball joint creaking

Fail 8 Sep 2010 73,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front lower outer ball joint creaking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,975 miles

Remould tyres fitted to front of vehicle.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,634 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,433 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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W798 AKP 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 W798 AKP, 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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W798 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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