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8840 VT

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,107 mi
Last recorded90,107 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8840 VT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 90,107 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 79,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,757 miles

Offside Rear light unit slightly loose

Rear both outer plastic aches loose

Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,525 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,980 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,519 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,439 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,432 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,900 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,400 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,800 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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8840 VT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8840 VT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8840 VT registered?

8840 VT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is 8840 VT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8840 VT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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