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W922 JWL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,868 mi
Last recorded149,868 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW922 JWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 149,868 miles

ADVISE Corrosion starting to form on front chassis rails and rear floor areas.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 148,447 miles

nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arch areas rusty.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 146,685 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS CORRODED.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 146,685 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH AREAS CORRODED.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 140,581 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 140,581 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r handbrake cable casing split

rear diff/top arm bushes worn/play

Pass 8 Feb 2011 134,494 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 9 Jul 2009 14,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 107,582 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 101,921 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 101,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 97,525 miles

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

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

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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W922 JWL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W922 JWL, 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 W922 JWL registered?

W922 JWL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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