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W262 VEL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,537 mi
Last recorded85,537 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 VEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2022 85,537 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,993 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 76,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,410 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,630 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 68,630 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,638 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 65,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,189 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,620 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,736 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 38,619 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,654 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2007 32,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,126 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 28,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W262 VEL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W262 VEL, 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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What year was W262 VEL registered?

W262 VEL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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