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W286 BCE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,224 mi
Last recorded90,224 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 BCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 90,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid low

nearside front headlamp lens deteriorating starting to affect beam pattern

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,453 miles

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2013 85,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside front door mirror glass cracked

offside front wheel slight resistance to free rotation

Pass 18 Aug 2012 80,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,103 miles

slight play in off side front drop link

Fail 20 Jun 2011 78,100 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in off side front drop link

Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,943 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,209 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 50,543 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,814 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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W286 BCE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W286 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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What year was W286 BCE registered?

W286 BCE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W286 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W286 BCE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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