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W849 RCG

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,828 mi
Last recorded80,828 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 RCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 80,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 77,168 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 77,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low [very low ] (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 77,067 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel high and only just passes test (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak main joint between cat and box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp mounting area bent damage to front slam panel (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced damaged (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

o/s/r brake drum /backing plate damp advise brake inspection possible leaking cylinder left over from previous repair ?

tail gate handle broken

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 72,117 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 68,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,000 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside handbrake just met limits

rear exhaust has temporary repair

Fail 21 Jun 2018 62,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 31 May 2016 60,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,934 miles

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

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

drivers inner door handle deteriated

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2012 49,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 47,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 47,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,485 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 45,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,629 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 39,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,366 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,142 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 26,352 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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W849 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W849 RCG, 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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W849 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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