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M262 NEL

2000 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,860 mi
Last recorded127,860 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Vitara62,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 NEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 127,860 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 127,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 125,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes beginning to corrode at rear

Fail 22 Aug 2014 125,480 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 124,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 29 Aug 2012 115,339 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 115,328 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

N/S REAR END OF SILL PANEL CORRODED O/S REAR END SILL PANEL CORRODED

Pass 25 May 2011 108,121 miles
Fail 25 May 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 108,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 101,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 98,069 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 98,069 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,435 miles

near side front tyre worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2007 94,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

near side front tyre worn inner edge

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2006 90,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 84,659 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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M262 NEL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M262 NEL, 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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M262 NEL is a 2000 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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