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W948 AAY

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,490 mi
Last recorded147,490 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW948 AAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 147,490 miles

1.. .heavy surface rust on inside face of front brake discs...heavy rust on o/s and n/s front suspension arms

Pass 8 Sep 2009 138,159 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 138,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 129,753 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 123,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,219 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 115,912 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 111,346 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 110,313 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W948 AAY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W948 AAY, 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 W948 AAY registered?

W948 AAY is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W948 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W948 AAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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