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X56 JHS

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 JHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 111,474 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

both wipers split but clearing screen ok

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,749 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

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

drivers outer door handle damaged

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 105,745 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

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

drivers outer door handle damaged

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 100,235 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front and both rear chassis rails surface corrosion.

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers door handle damaged.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 100,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both front and both rear chassis rails surface corrosion.

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers door handle damaged.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 88,136 miles

battery insecure

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear across tread area

slight stain on n/s front shock absorber

slight wear to brake pedal anti-slip pad

Fail 15 May 2012 88,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

battery insecure

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear across tread area

slight stain on n/s front shock absorber

slight wear to brake pedal anti-slip pad

Pass 31 May 2011 82,854 miles

Battery insecure

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2010 76,632 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

tail gate handle broken

Fail 29 May 2010 76,632 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

tail gate handle broken

Fail 14 Jul 2009 72,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 65,913 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,132 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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X56 JHS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X56 JHS, 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 X56 JHS registered?

X56 JHS is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 September 2000.

Is X56 JHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X56 JHS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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