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W276 VMX

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 VMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,987 miles

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

both outer cv boots perished

o/s wiper smeary

Fail 13 Sep 2016 96,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

both front outer cv boots perished

o/s wiper smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,062 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,872 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,734 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front seats available at time of test

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 2 Jul 2013 82,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front seats available at time of test

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,175 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,870 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,245 miles

Nearside front tyre shoulder worn

Offside front tyre shoulder worn

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 20 Jun 2009 63,245 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front tyre shoulder worn

Offside front tyre shoulder worn

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,222 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,503 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 44,521 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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W276 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W276 VMX, 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 W276 VMX registered?

W276 VMX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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