MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Oil leak
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)
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)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
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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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