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W226 HBW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 HBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,133 miles

corrosion to underbody and most suspension components

Fail 1 Jul 2022 75,499 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (marked) (1.1.11 (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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,688 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 68,035 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 68,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 67,190 miles

both front outer c.v boots slight leak

exhaust system corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,227 miles

exhaust system corroded

inner sills corroded

o/s/f outer c.v boot slight leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,454 miles

exhaust system corroded

inner sills corroded

o/s/f outer c.v boot perished

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,712 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,578 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,281 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,239 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,817 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,486 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,921 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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W226 HBW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W226 HBW, 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 W226 HBW registered?

W226 HBW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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