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W312 VUH

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,365 mi
Last recorded108,365 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 VUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,365 miles

Corrosion appearing to underside

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 108,365 miles

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

Corrosion appearing to underside

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lens hazed

corosion to both rear body mounts middle of car

Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamp lens hazed

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,290 miles

light corrosion to chassis front to rear both sides

Fail 26 Mar 2014 96,290 miles

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

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

light corrosion to chassis front to rear both sides

Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,737 miles

corrosion to chassis front to rear both sides

Fail 22 Mar 2013 90,737 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to chassis front to rear both sides

corrosion to inner sills both sides

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,438 miles

Front-Rear number plates will need to be replaced soon

Fail 14 Mar 2012 87,413 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,308 miles

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

boot handle deteriorated

front discs pitted on inner edges close to fail

front inner pads wearing

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2011 83,308 miles

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

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

boot handle deteriorated

front discs pitted on inner edges close to fail

front inner pads wearing

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,744 miles

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vehicle has a noisey rear diff

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,793 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 64,408 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

washer jets not standard

Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,408 miles

washer jets not standard

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,431 miles

tow bar removed at time of test

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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W312 VUH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W312 VUH, 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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W312 VUH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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