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W981 PNU

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,034 mi
Last recorded79,034 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW981 PNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,034 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside front+rear (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front offside/nearside steering has slight play at ball joint

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside/nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 65,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,331 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust getting thin at front

o/s/f tyre perished slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,331 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust getting thin at front

o/s/f tyre perished slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,178 miles

all coil springs corroded

front flexi pipes cracking

nsr tyre in a very bad condition

osr tyre in a very bad condition

spare tyre cracked cords exposed

Fail 21 Apr 2012 51,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all coil springs corroded

front flexi pipes cracking

nsr tyre in a very bad condition

osr tyre in a very bad condition

spare tyre cracked cords exposed

Pass 10 May 2011 42,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,405 miles

metal pipes above fuel tank corrodded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,405 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

metal pipes above fuel tank corrodded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,596 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,487 miles

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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W981 PNU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W981 PNU, 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 W981 PNU registered?

W981 PNU is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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