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W261 UUH

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

268,365 mi
Last recorded268,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 UUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 268,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users faint blue on idle. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle, both upper tie rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 268,358 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle, both upper tie rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 243,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 242,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 8.92 1/m. (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 219,707 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 198,981 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 174,977 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 156,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 137,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012
Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,589 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & O/S/F brake binding when wheel turned by hand.

Front lower chassis cross member corroded.

Front lower power steering pipe corroded.

N/S/R exhaust silencer & resonator corroded & blowing slightly.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing/worn on edges.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 99,589 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & O/S/F brake binding when wheel turned by hand.

Front lower chassis cross member corroded.

Front lower power steering pipe corroded.

N/S/R exhaust silencer & resonator corroded & blowing slightly.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing/worn on edges.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,414 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 91,413 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,525 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 113,118 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 113,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,983 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 52,601 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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W261 UUH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W261 UUH, 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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W261 UUH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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