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X961 EPP

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,609 mi
Last recorded64,609 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 EPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,609 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 64,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,306 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 58,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Both front tyres perished

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,350 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 46,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake hoses perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2008 37,220 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 32,657 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 32,657 miles

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

ALL FIUR TYRE'S ARE PERRISHED AND WHERE MADE IN 1999.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,600 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,835 miles

all four tyres have cracks in sidewalls , n/s/f tyre tread getting low ,

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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X961 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X961 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 X961 EPP registered?

X961 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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