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W326 MKW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,130 mi
Last recorded137,130 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW326 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 137,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no cap (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear not in correct position (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm thread split (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed due to insecure (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated due to insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 135,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 130,753 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 126,615 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 126,551 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 121,415 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,192 miles

Anti rattle springs missing from front pads

Coolant leak

Near side park brake significantly lower reading than offside

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 108,687 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 99,162 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 91,018 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 80,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,383 miles

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

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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W326 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W326 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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W326 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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