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W248 OCD

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,436 mi
Last recorded135,436 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 OCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,436 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front CV joint dust cap fouling hub when rotated.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in upper attachment. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 135,434 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired Nut not tightened. (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near sub frame mount at inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front CV joint dust cap fouling hub when rotated.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in upper attachment. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,202 miles

Surface rust on chassis and floors.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 127,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Surface rust on chassis and floors.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 120,242 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

squeal from offside front bottom ball joint area

Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,005 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 114,002 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 111,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,052 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 101,565 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 96,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 96,611 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,317 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,319 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 80,772 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,758 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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W248 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W248 OCD, 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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W248 OCD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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