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W242 WBK

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,206 mi
Last recorded148,206 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 WBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 148,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 146,063 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,004 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 143,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 139,155 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 139,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 132,570 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 132,515 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 119,059 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 119,059 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 104,570 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,208 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 79,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,954 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 71,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,762 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,046 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 58,046 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 WBK is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W242 WBK, 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 W242 WBK registered?

W242 WBK is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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