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A8 YRE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,736 mi
Last recorded78,736 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,736 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 78,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 77,433 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 77,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 76,911 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,113 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,173 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,654 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,288 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,850 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 68,850 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust /catalyst flange corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil needs top up

Pass 5 Aug 2015 62,625 miles

front exhaust flange to catalyst deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,975 miles

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,636 miles

belts squeeking

rear door handle cracked

tailpipe bracket loose

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,595 miles

front brake discs inner faces getting very corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,357 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,629 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 46,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,652 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,376 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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A8 YRE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A8 YRE, 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 A8 YRE registered?

A8 YRE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is A8 YRE safe to buy?

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