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W226 RNE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,980 mi
Last recorded171,980 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 RNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 171,980 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill moting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 171,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroded

All underside showing corrosion

Front Both front chassis mounts corroded

Front Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 163,529 miles

ADVISE REAR SHOCKERS WORN AND CASINGS CORRODED

Fail 10 Jun 2017 163,529 miles

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

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

ADVISE REAR SHOCKERS WORN AND CASINGS CORRODED

Pass 11 Jun 2016 153,903 miles

Advise both rear shock absorber bushes perrished

Advise slight movement in offside steering rack end

Fail 11 Jun 2016 153,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise both rear shock absorber bushes perrished

Advise slight movement in offside steering rack end

Pass 30 May 2015 144,149 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 144,149 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 135,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shockabsorber dust shields corroded.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 135,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shockabsorber dust shields corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 123,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front shockers outer casing corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Jun 2013 123,741 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front shockers outer casing corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jun 2012 110,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiperblades have slight wear

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 82,178 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 72,677 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,401 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,129 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 49,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 37,971 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 25,361 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 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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