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W981 VFM

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,619 mi
Last recorded45,619 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 45,619 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings a post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,242 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,717 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 35,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,679 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,751 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 25,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 15,286 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 15,273 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 7,050 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,004 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,304 miles

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

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 VFM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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.

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What year was W981 VFM registered?

W981 VFM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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