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W98 XJE

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,340 mi
Last recorded78,340 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 XJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 78,340 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat not fitted time of test seat belt not checked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,145 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 77,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,285 miles

Front of body correded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear of body correded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,753 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 70,753 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,644 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,092 miles

General corrosion over vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,975 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,355 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,605 miles

catalytic converter badly corroded

front pipe corroded

n/s/r bumper support badly corroded

n/s/r tyre over ten years old 195/15

n/s/r tyre perished 195/15

o/s/r bumper support badly corroded

o/s/r tyre over ten years old 195/15

o/s/r tyre perished 195/15

Fail 6 Jul 2012 55,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

catalytic converter badly corroded

front pipe corroded

n/s/r bumper support badly corroded

n/s/r tyre over ten years old 195/15

n/s/r tyre perished 195/15

o/s/r bumper support badly corroded

o/s/r tyre over ten years old 195/15

o/s/r tyre perished 195/15

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,697 miles

Battery insecure

Both front suspension wishbones rusty

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,795 miles

Both front wishbones rusty

Exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

n/s inner plastic shield broken and secured by cable ties

Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,684 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

high level stop light disconected

Fail 4 Dec 2008 45,684 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

high level stop light disconected

Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,358 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2007 41,349 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,075 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 37,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Air filter box loose and broken.

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

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

Rear seats missing.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,462 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 32,460 miles

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

N/S/F chassis has had major repair, but appears adequate.

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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W98 XJE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W98 XJE, 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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W98 XJE is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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