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W286 CAY

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,117 mi
Last recorded108,117 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 CAY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,117 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 108,116 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,721 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 105,721 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,690 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 104,684 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 99,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 88,807 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 74,350 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,337 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 CAY is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W286 CAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W286 CAY registered?

W286 CAY is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W286 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W286 CAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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