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W331 BVX

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,273 mi
Last recorded137,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 BVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 137,273 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,987 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,040 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 129,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 121,539 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 121,539 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,468 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,131 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 91,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,858 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 83,858 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,325 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 69,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,249 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 61,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,779 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,340 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,866 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

washers require adjusting to screen

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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W331 BVX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W331 BVX, 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 W331 BVX registered?

W331 BVX is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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