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W242 KBE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 KBE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 79,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,672 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 66,071 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,424 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 60,424 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,369 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 46,369 miles

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

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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W242 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W242 KBE, 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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How do I check the history of W242 KBE?

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What year was W242 KBE registered?

W242 KBE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W242 KBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 KBE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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