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W979 VFM

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,720 mi
Last recorded97,720 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 VFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,524 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,354 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 79,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,107 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 56,943 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 53,331 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 53,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

some led's not working on high level stop lamp

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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W979 VFM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W979 VFM, 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 W979 VFM registered?

W979 VFM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W979 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 VFM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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