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W957 PFS

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,838 mi
Last recorded95,838 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 PFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 95,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 95,821 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 95,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 93,695 miles

battery insecure. exhaust heatshield corroding. most brake pipes and flex ferruals corroding. most brake pipes greased.

plastic outer sill covers fitted. front brake pads over half worn. slight play in offside front trackrod end. offside rear tyre centre tread very close to legal limit.

rear brakes show a slight imbalance. rear chassis crossmember areas showing rust.

Fail 16 Sep 2005 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil below max level,battery insecure,exhaust heat shields are corroding,most brake pipes and brake flex ferruals showing corrosion,most brake pipes greased

plastic outer sill covers fitted,front brake pads over half worn,slight play o/s/f trackrod end,o/s/r tyre centre tread very close to legal limit

rear brakes show a slight imbalance,rear chassis cross member showing rust

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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W957 PFS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W957 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W957 PFS registered?

W957 PFS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W957 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W957 PFS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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