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X186 JFR

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,999 mi
Last recorded70,999 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 JFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 70,923 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 70,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Bonnet corroded

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 70,922 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated And has excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Bonnet corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,549 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside side repeater has slight obstruction from front

Fail 28 Jan 2019 63,852 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camera on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link mounting nut insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside side repeater has slight obstruction from front

Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 53,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bumper bracket broken

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,398 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear shock covers broken

slight leak centre exhaust

Fail 15 Sep 2016 51,349 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear shock covers broken

slight leak centre exhaust

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seats missing at time of test

rear shock absorber covers broken

slight leak centre exhaust

Fail 24 Aug 2015 48,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30 cm from shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

rear seats missing at time of test

rear shock absorber covers broken

slight leak centre exhaust

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,687 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osr shock absorber cover broken

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osr shock absorber cover broken

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,217 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,832 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 41,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,562 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,633 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,521 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,552 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 21,761 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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X186 JFR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X186 JFR, 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 X186 JFR registered?

X186 JFR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X186 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X186 JFR shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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