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W258 NYJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

143,428 mi
Last recorded143,428 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 NYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 143,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to get perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper has had damage but has been duct tapped back together

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring to body mount getting very corroded in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle getting very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shocks getting weak.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 143,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working was not working but at the end of the test worked every time I tested it (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to get perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper has had damage but has been duct tapped back together

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring to body mount getting very corroded in front of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle getting very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shocks getting weak.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,570 miles

Front bumper held together with duct tape

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side chassis and flooring getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 136,421 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the front to the brake loading valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the front to the brake loading valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the brake loading valve to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 136,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the front to the brake loading valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the front to the brake loading valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From the brake loading valve to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 132,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 127,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 127,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,334 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 122,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 116,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 116,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 110,781 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 110,781 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust mounting loose

Fail 6 Jun 2012 103,791 miles

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

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

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)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust mounting loose

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,117 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,116 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 90,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 90,098 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 82,166 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 72,913 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 72,913 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer cv boots perished

front brake discs corroded

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside front tyre worn low

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 66,174 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,468 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 55,491 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 55,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 55,166 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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W258 NYJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W258 NYJ, 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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W258 NYJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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