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W943 PFS

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,538 mi
Last recorded78,538 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW943 PFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 71,734 miles

Advise Oil sump pan

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2010 71,734 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Advise Oil sump pan

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 71,688 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

front subframe rusty

radiator cores corroded

sumppan leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,525 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chassis legs rusty

front brakes back plates corroded

handbrake cable feels stiff

inner wings rusty

radiator cores corroded

signs of fuel leak from fuel tank

Fail 12 Jun 2009 68,405 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chassis legs rusty

front brakes back plates corroded

handbrake cable feels stiff

inner wings rusty

radiator cores corroded

signs of fuel leak from fuel tank

Pass 6 May 2008 63,916 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 63,916 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2007 58,719 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 58,684 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 53,100 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 53,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all rear metal brakepipes starting to corrode.not excessive.

Pass 18 May 2005 47,194 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 47,052 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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W943 PFS 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 W943 PFS, 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 W943 PFS registered?

W943 PFS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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