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W251 DAC

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,752 mi
Last recorded108,752 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 DAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 108,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

alternator belt loose

chip in windscreen

front registration plate cracked

hand b rake travel

off side front brake disc inner face corroded

rear door handle broken

Fail 9 May 2011 108,752 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

alternator belt loose

chip in windscreen

front registration plate cracked

hand b rake travel

off side front brake disc inner face corroded

rear door handle broken

Pass 5 May 2010 98,919 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2009 87,179 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip in windscreen

front off side bumper damage

hand brake travel

near side front tyre has two small cuts

off side front headlamp bracket broken

rear door handle broken

Fail 12 May 2009 87,179 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip in windscreen

front off side bumper damage

hand brake travel

near side front tyre has two small cuts

off side front headlamp bracket broken

rear door handle broken

Pass 7 May 2008 76,661 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear door handle broken

Fail 1 May 2008 76,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

rear door handle broken

Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 47,946 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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W251 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W251 DAC, 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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W251 DAC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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