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W169 WTH

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,922 mi
Last recorded159,922 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 WTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 159,922 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 158,213 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Nov 2015 158,213 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2014 145,506 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre tread on 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2013 139,896 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rust on floors +under sills +body mounts +chassis +inner wings

rust on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 29 Oct 2013 139,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rust on floors +under sills +body mounts +chassis +inner wings

rust on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Oct 2012 135,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

alternator belt loose

exhaust hangers rusty

n/s front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear no plate cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2012 135,917 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

alternator belt loose

exhaust hangers rusty

n/s front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear no plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,462 miles

slight corrosion on n/s front inner bay/battery area

Fail 27 Oct 2011 127,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on n/s front inner bay/battery area

Pass 12 Nov 2010 120,371 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front c.v gators perrishing

front wipers smear windscreen slightly

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber bush

slight side-side movement from h-brake lever

small crack in rear reg plate

Pass 16 Sep 2009 112,626 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 112,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 85,382 miles

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

cover sills

inner bay corroded n/s

Pass 23 Aug 2007 98,108 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 87,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 87,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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W169 WTH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W169 WTH, 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 W169 WTH registered?

W169 WTH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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