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W281 BCE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,977 mi
Last recorded152,977 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 BCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 152,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 147,797 miles

oil leak ,gear box leak

Fail 16 Oct 2017 147,797 miles

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

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

oil leak ,gear box leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 136,074 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 136,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 127,017 miles

brake fluid level low

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low o the inside pad

gearbox oil leak

headlamps misted up

Fail 5 Oct 2015 127,017 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low o the inside pad

gearbox oil leak

headlamps misted up

Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front headlights are misted up

Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front headlights are misted up

Fail 2 Oct 2013 109,183 miles

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

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

both front headlights are slightly misted up

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,183 miles

both front headlights are slightly misted up

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,702 miles

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

there is a mist of oil running along the n/s of the car

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,458 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,453 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,579 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,616 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking on the side wall.

There is an oil leak from the engine.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 81,616 miles

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

All 4 tyres are cracking on the side wall.

There is an oil leak from the engine.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,853 miles

All of the tyres are craking on the side wall.

The engine oil leak is damaging the steering rack support.

There is an oil leak on the engine.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,703 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 44,494 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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W281 BCE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W281 BCE, 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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W281 BCE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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