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W189 RNE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 RNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 116,569 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 116,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis and body has corrosion

steering tight

Fail 20 May 2019 114,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis and body has corrosion

steering tight

Pass 18 May 2018 113,719 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

chassis has heavy corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 112,165 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis and body has corrosion

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 112,137 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis and body has corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

chassis corroded

fuel lines corroded

suspension componets corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 110,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

chassis corroded

fuel lines corroded

suspension componets corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,697 miles

Fuel pipes excessive corrosion

All 4 coil springs corroded

All front and rear chassis rails and chassis cross members excessive corrosion

Both rear floors corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear wheel arch trim loose

Fail 10 Mar 2015 108,690 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All 4 coil springs corroded

All front and rear chassis rails and chassis cross members excessive corrosion

Both rear floors corroded

Fuel pipes excessive corrosion

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear wheel arch trim loose

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,566 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded.

brake fluid below max.

chassis heavily corroded.

clutch pressure pipe v. heavily corroded, may burst.

fuel supply & return pipes very heavily corroded. filter in poor condition.

headlamp beam deflectors fitted incorrectly. inneffective.

steel parts of both front flexi brake hoses in poor condition.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 107,563 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs heavily corroded.

brake fluid below max.

chassis heavily corroded.

clutch pressure pipe v. heavily corroded, may burst.

fuel supply & return pipes very heavily corroded. filter in poor condition.

headlamp beam deflectors fitted incorrectly. inneffective.

steel parts of both front flexi brake hoses in poor condition.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag lamp on soon to be failure item

front to rear fuel lines badly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 106,501 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag lamp on soon to be failure item

front to rear fuel lines badly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 105,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs heavily corroded & slightly warped.

both front outer c.v.boots perished.

chassis heavily corroded.

front to rear fuel pipes very heavily corroded, may leak. fuel filter in poor condition.

headlamp beam image deflectors fitted incorrectly, ineffective, remove for uk road use.

o/s/r bumper & arch moulding insecure.

steel clutch pressure pipe heavily corroded, may burst.

wipers noisey.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 105,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs heavily corroded & slightly warped.

both front outer c.v.boots perished.

chassis heavily corroded.

front to rear fuel pipes very heavily corroded, may leak. fuel filter in poor condition.

headlamp beam image deflectors fitted incorrectly, ineffective, remove for uk road use.

o/s/r bumper & arch moulding insecure.

steel clutch pressure pipe heavily corroded, may burst.

wipers noisey.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 103,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion on cross member and chassis

Fail 30 Dec 2010 103,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion on cross member and chassis

Pass 29 Dec 2009 90,922 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 76,564 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,446 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 72,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 67,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 53,634 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 53,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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W189 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W189 RNE, 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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W189 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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