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W968 BOF

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 BOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 76,610 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 76,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,018 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,889 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,254 miles

brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 56,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,094 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 50,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 48,330 miles

n/s/front backplate corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,995 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 42,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,403 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 34,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W968 BOF is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W968 BOF, 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 W968 BOF registered?

W968 BOF is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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