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W299 AKP

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,017 mi
Last recorded151,017 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 AKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 151,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 140,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front SUSPECT CORROSION REPAIR TO INNER SILL.

Offside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Fail 16 May 2022 140,425 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front SUSPECT CORROSION REPAIR TO INNER SILL.

Offside Lower Plastic sill covers fitted, Unable to Fully inspect outer sills for corrosion.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion to some components on underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 131,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,625 miles

17%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 109,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,173 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust box deteriorated.

general under body corrosion.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,057 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 99,048 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,563 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,983 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 83,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,497 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 69,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 62,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 54,285 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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W299 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W299 AKP, 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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W299 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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