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X492 JCW

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 JCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,920 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,920 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 87,404 miles

Central Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,025 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

battier box slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 84,025 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

battier box slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,405 miles

Front both front chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor+valance correded (6.1.B.2)

battier bracket correded

nsf+osf inner steel bumper correded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 80,405 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak rad leaking ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor+valance correded (6.1.B.2)

battier bracket correded

nsf+osf inner steel bumper correded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm+outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear out rigger corried

Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear out rigger corried

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm+outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,786 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 68,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,169 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 65,169 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,389 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,389 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,378 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 22,855 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,855 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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X492 JCW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X492 JCW, 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 X492 JCW registered?

X492 JCW is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X492 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X492 JCW shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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