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X428 NVW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,162 mi
Last recorded70,162 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX428 NVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 70,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 61,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 61,795 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 57,719 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking through age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking through age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,050 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 56,050 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,091 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,868 miles

water leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,255 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still secure

Fail 14 Sep 2013 49,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken, but exhaust still secure

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,649 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,012 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,287 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

both wiper blades split slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,832 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2009 45,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,599 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 43,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,866 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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X428 NVW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X428 NVW, 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 X428 NVW?

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What year was X428 NVW registered?

X428 NVW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X428 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X428 NVW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X428 NVW have outstanding finance?

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