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X708 EPP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,501 mi
Last recorded54,501 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 EPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,501 miles

Both headlamps condensated

Brake pedal travel low - requires further investigation

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

offside front seat mount corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 53,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 53,422 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to broken brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint mounting bolts x3 (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification arm has been welded on a high stress item (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

nearside front steering idler has slight play in pin/bush

Fail 30 Apr 2018 53,294 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked marked in yellow (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired An inappropriate repair or modification includes welded repairs or the use of excessive heat to highly stressed components (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 51,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 51,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,233 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 49,930 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 2 May 2014 47,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 46,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,707 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,393 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,520 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 30,106 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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X708 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X708 EPP, 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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X708 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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