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W368 DWU

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,808 mi
Last recorded139,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 DWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 139,808 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 139,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,194 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 122,809 miles

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

slight cuts in n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2012 122,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 112,541 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 112,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,278 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 93,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 83,149 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,771 miles

advise off side rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,267 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 72,627 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 65,525 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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W368 DWU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W368 DWU, 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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W368 DWU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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