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W198 PTY

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,136 mi
Last recorded89,136 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 PTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 89,136 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 20 May 2024 89,136 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,917 miles

slight underside corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2022 88,909 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,015 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 86,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 82,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,655 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,183 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,530 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 70,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,165 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 57,899 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,899 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,828 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 47,828 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,236 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 38,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s/f brake flexi hose metal end showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2006 30,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W198 PTY is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W198 PTY, 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 W198 PTY registered?

W198 PTY is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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