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W989 XBM

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW989 XBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 72,601 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 70,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 68,739 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 65,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 58,933 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 57,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,827 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 53,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 51,737 miles

Coolant leak

brake pipes undersealed

slight binding offside rear brake

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 17 May 2012 49,262 miles

oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2011 47,140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,600 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 38,777 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 34,645 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 24,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.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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W989 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W989 XBM, 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

How do I check the history of W989 XBM?

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What year was W989 XBM registered?

W989 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W989 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W989 XBM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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