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X984 JOF

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

72,634 mi
Last recorded72,634 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 JOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

both front brake back plates poor condition

n/s/r inner arch at rear corroded

rear cross member corroded all along rear

Fail 4 Jul 2019 72,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

both front brake back plates poor condition

n/s/r inner arch at rear corroded

rear cross member corroded all along rear

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,864 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 71,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,900 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,895 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working both lower (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,747 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,736 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt stalk damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt stalk damaged

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,487 miles

battery carrier corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to floor pan at o/s/f but not considered excessive

corrosion to rear of both rear inner wheel arches

n/s/f seatbelt buckle casing missing

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

battery carrier corroded

corrosion to floor pan at o/s/f but not considered excessive

corrosion to rear of both rear inner wheel arches

exhaust rear section deteriorated

n/s/f seatbelt buckle casing missing

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate cracked but still can be read.

n/s/f + o/s/f anti roll bar drop links rubber bushs slightly worn( cracking).

n/s/f+o/s/f brake pipe hose slightly cracking (no cords showing).

n/s/r tyre inner tread slightly worn.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,093 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 58,274 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osf brake disc in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,418 miles

boot handle broken

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,502 miles

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

n/s parking brake weak

tailgate handle damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,501 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s parking brake weak

tailgate handle damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,741 miles

rear door handle broken

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

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

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

both nearside tyres perished

Fail 14 Dec 2007 44,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside tyres perished

rear door handle broken

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,600 miles

both rear handbrake cables rubber mounts/surports broken have made temp repair

nearside front tyre worn very low

Pass 29 Sep 2005 25,975 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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X984 JOF is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 X984 JOF, 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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X984 JOF is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 September 2000.

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