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W185 SPD

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,847 mi
Last recorded77,847 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 SPD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,847 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,812 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,742 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,964 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,531 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 63,487 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,015 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit and starting to perish

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,457 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 56,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,143 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,852 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,594 miles

Slight bind on both front brakes.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,430 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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W185 SPD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W185 SPD, 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 W185 SPD registered?

W185 SPD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W185 SPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 SPD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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