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W263 PTS

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,977 mi
Last recorded115,977 miles
Recorded on30 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 PTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2021 115,977 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 111,928 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 111,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,129 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 108,092 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,655 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 79,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,258 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in sealer underside coated in sealer

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in sealer underside coated in sealer

noise from power steering belt on full lock

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear and front to rear brake pipes heavily coated in sealer

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside front wiper blade torn at end

rear and both front brake flexi hoses coated in sealer

underside heavily coated in sealer

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,096 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,185 miles

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

both outer sills have cosmetic covers and cant see condition of sills.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,413 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,140 miles

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

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

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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W263 PTS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W263 PTS, 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 W263 PTS registered?

W263 PTS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is W263 PTS safe to buy?

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