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V186 DGC

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,942 mi
Last recorded93,942 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 DGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,126 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,093 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s outer sill holed

Fail 12 Aug 2009 72,148 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

o/s outer sill holed

Pass 8 Aug 2008 63,376 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 46,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 40,233 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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V186 DGC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V186 DGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V186 DGC registered?

V186 DGC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V186 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V186 DGC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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