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W297 MKW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,307 mi
Last recorded62,307 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,961 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,485 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,928 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 29,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2006 18,553 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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W297 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 W297 MKW, 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 W297 MKW registered?

W297 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W297 MKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W297 MKW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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