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W89 NHL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,037 mi
Last recorded151,037 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW89 NHL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 151,037 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 147,719 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2014 147,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 142,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

radiator corroded and leaking

sump badly corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 131,327 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 131,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 120,687 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 112,525 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear stop lamp not working

nearside front windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 30 Apr 2009 112,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear stop lamp not working

nearside front windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2008 102,123 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 102,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre perished 195/80/15

no oil in engine

Pass 31 May 2007 90,211 miles

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

FRONT DISC PADS 4mm

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine misfire

Fail 15 May 2006 78,369 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 78,369 miles

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

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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W89 NHL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W89 NHL, 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 W89 NHL registered?

W89 NHL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W89 NHL safe to buy?

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