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W287 RNL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,320 mi
Last recorded154,320 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 RNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 154,320 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 154,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 144,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,129 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 131,129 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross axel x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 120,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,442 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes covered with greese

Pass 4 Jul 2011 88,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,618 miles

can not inspect brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,733 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 70,309 miles

advise smoke levels / 2.85

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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W287 RNL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W287 RNL, 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 W287 RNL registered?

W287 RNL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W287 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W287 RNL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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