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W349 CFV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 CFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 135,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both anchor bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible covered in mud (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 131,187 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot slightly split

different size tyres front to rear

inner sills holed and corroded within a prescribed area has separate chassis

sill covers

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2018 131,187 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot slightly split

different size tyres front to rear

inner sills holed and corroded within a prescribed area has separate chassis

sill covers

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2018 125,146 miles

both inner sills holed and corroded within prescribed area but has separate chassis

different size tyres front to rear

imbalance front brakes 29%

Fail 10 Jan 2018 125,146 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills holed and corroded within prescribed area but has separate chassis

different size tyres front to rear

imbalance front brakes 29%

Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,760 miles

both rear tyres on limit and n/s/r has screw in tread

brake fluid just above min

o/s/f brake imbalance 28%

o/s/f outer anti roll bar link slight play

rust in prescribed areas on inner sills but has own chassis

Fail 16 Jan 2017 118,760 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on limit and n/s/r has screw in tread

brake fluid just above min

o/s/f brake imbalance 28%

o/s/f outer anti roll bar link slight play

rust in prescribed areas on inner sills but has own chassis

Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,887 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,834 miles

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

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

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

Both front wiper blades split, however clearing screen

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,257 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,496 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,048 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front 235/60R16H tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,286 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,104 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 51,073 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,124 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 45,997 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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W349 CFV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W349 CFV, 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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W349 CFV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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