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X639 LBJ

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,684 mi
Last recorded48,684 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX639 LBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 48,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

All wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

Front registration plate fitted on screen ( top )

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Off road tyres fitted to all wheels

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 47,185 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,550 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 45,542 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,293 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipe on top of tank has corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2014 42,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipe on top of tank has corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2013 34,037 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 34,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,677 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 29,677 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,474 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 27,466 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,312 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 26,312 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,082 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 25,076 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,045 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2006 20,263 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 20,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,619 miles

rear of exhaust held by wire

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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X639 LBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X639 LBJ, 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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X639 LBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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