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X742 REC

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,773 mi
Last recorded105,773 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX742 REC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2023 105,773 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running rough / missfire ? (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet catch corroded excessively, catch on bonnet (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above tank ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat, back rest and buckles ()

both rear seat belt lower mounting points severely corroded ,unable to test as rear seats and buckles missing at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,487 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis members nearside and offside

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting area showing corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,859 miles

Front Chassis members showing corrosion nearside and offside

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose metal-end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting area corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake performance only just satisfactory

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,990 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users trim (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users trim (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,615 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,433 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,433 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,171 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

the o/s handbrake requires attention shortley

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,077 miles

vehichle inderside slightly dry in places

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,992 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,042 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,957 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,909 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,473 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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X742 REC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X742 REC, 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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X742 REC is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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