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X189 JFR

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,984 mi
Last recorded104,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 JFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,984 miles

n/s o/s/f brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,538 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

fuel lines rusty

rear seats removed from vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2014 99,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system rusty

fuel lines rusty

rear seats removed from vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2013 97,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery insecure

steering joint play

Fail 31 Jan 2013 97,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

battery insecure

steering joint play

Pass 14 Feb 2012 93,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

fuel filter corroded

noise on nearside front wheel

rear door handle broken

Fail 13 Feb 2012 93,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

fuel filter corroded

noise on nearside front wheel

rear door handle broken

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,565 miles

rear door handle broken

Oil leak

battery leaking

noise on n/s/f wheel when rotated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 86,562 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

battery leaking

noise on n/s/f wheel when rotated

rear door handle broken

Pass 13 Feb 2010 79,168 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 74,132 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/f rigid brake pipes

o/s wiper blade catching

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front to back brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,132 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/f rigid brake pipes

o/s wiper blade catching

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on front to back brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,739 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 41,701 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 41,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,045 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 30,045 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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X189 JFR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X189 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 X189 JFR registered?

X189 JFR is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X189 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X189 JFR shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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