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W361 ULE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,667 mi
Last recorded84,667 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 ULE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,667 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body mounts corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

tailgate outer door handle damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,286 miles

oil leak

front brake hoses ferrules corroded

rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded and may soon require attention

some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,107 miles

advanced surface corrosion both front to rear and both rear brake pipes

some corrosion front brake discs

some stiffness in steering mechanism

Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,227 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade spliting

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,279 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion in n/s and o/s front brake pipes

corrosion in rear brake pipe xrear axle

Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion in n/s and o/s front brake pipes

corrosion in rear brake pipe xrear axle

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,929 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,720 miles

both front tyres treads worn on edges

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 2 Feb 2010 70,720 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both front tyres treads worn on edges

slight bind offsi4e front brake

Pass 19 Jul 2008 53,942 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Jul 2008 53,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

slight bind offsde front brake

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,714 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 45,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W361 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W361 ULE, 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 W361 ULE registered?

W361 ULE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W361 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W361 ULE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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