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W834 RHR

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,947 mi
Last recorded58,947 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW834 RHR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 58,947 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 58,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR BODY MOUNTING CORRODED

Pass 2 Jan 2025 57,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secured with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Jan 2025 57,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secured with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Oct 2024 57,346 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides between spring hangar and shock absorber mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 56,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,740 miles

Front both lower suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis starting to corroded especially around drain holes

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

front steering and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2022 55,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both lower suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis starting to corroded especially around drain holes

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

front steering and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 51,756 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 51,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,793 miles

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

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

battery secured by cable ties

unable to fully inspect welding repairs due to covering in under seal

Fail 5 Oct 2017 50,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,141 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 47,654 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,586 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,571 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,029 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 11 Oct 2011 36,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,695 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 29,695 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,773 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 21,773 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,790 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 18,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,627 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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W834 RHR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W834 RHR, 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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W834 RHR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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