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X188 JEC

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,708 mi
Last recorded64,708 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 JEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 64,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,240 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 64,084 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,500 miles

high level brake lamp been removed

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,002 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 55,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake pipes around vehicle slightly corroding

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,572 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,098 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,127 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,286 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 33,286 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 27,597 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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X188 JEC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X188 JEC, 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 X188 JEC registered?

X188 JEC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is X188 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X188 JEC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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