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W896 COM

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,521 mi
Last recorded102,521 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 COM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 102,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s outer sill has accident damage

o/s/f inner wing corroded

plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,271 miles

Battery Insecure.

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

Fuel Pipes Excessively Corroded And Fragile.

Major Oil Leak From Engine.

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

Plastic Covers Fitted To Outer Sills.

Rear Prop Shaft, Front Joint Has Slight Play.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 93,667 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Battery Insecure

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

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

Engine Has Major Oil Leak.

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

Fuel Pipes Excessively Corroded And Fragile.

Plastic Outer Sill Covers Fitted To Vehicle.

Rear Prop Shaft, Front Joint Has Slight Play.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,466 miles

Both Nearside And Offside Sills Have Outer Sill Covers Fitted

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 80,466 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Both Nearside And Offside Sills Have Outer Sill Covers Fitted

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,601 miles

advised brake light only half work

advised fuel pipes above tank corroded

advised nsf sill damaged

advised osf wheel bearing slight rougness

advised slight play osf bottom ball joint

Fail 11 Feb 2010 104,601 miles

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

advised brake light only half work

advised fuel pipes above tank corroded

advised nsf sill damaged

advised osf wheel bearing slight rougness

advised slight play osf bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,800 miles

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

damage to n/s/f sill

rad leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2009 90,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f sill

rad leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,491 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

EXHAUST BLOWING AT REAR

N/S/R HUB OILY

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

STEERING COUPLING WORN

Fail 19 Jan 2008 75,265 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

EXHAUST BLOWING AT REAR

N/S/R HUB OILY

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

STEERING COUPLING WORN

Pass 20 Jan 2007 60,590 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Jan 2007 60,590 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Jan 2006 42,979 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2006 42,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W896 COM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W896 COM, 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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What year was W896 COM registered?

W896 COM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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