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X898 EPP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

61,767 mi
Last recorded61,767 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 EPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 61,767 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 60,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 60,028 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Sep 2022 56,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,063 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 54,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,687 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 52,686 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,381 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 51,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,231 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 49,187 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength SHOCKABSORBER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion around all 4 chassis jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,967 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 43,942 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,665 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,563 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,832 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 33,832 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

n/s/r tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

o/s/f tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

o/s/r tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,457 miles

all hl brake light bulbs not working

Fail 13 Sep 2006 17,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracked in side walls

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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X898 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X898 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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What year was X898 EPP registered?

X898 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X898 EPP shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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