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W387 PRF

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,660 mi
Last recorded114,660 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 PRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2016 114,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering pan rod mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,694 miles

Near side outer sill poor condition

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 102,684 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Near side outer sill poor condition

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,923 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion in offside body mouting

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,326 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,326 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,448 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battrey inscure

both front tyres wearing on edges slightley

both inner sills corroded

chasis very corroded not holed

o/s/f outer sill very corroded but not holed

rear door handle (outer) slightley damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2009 70,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battrey inscure

both front tyres wearing on edges slightley

both inner sills corroded

chasis very corroded not holed

front lower cross member corroded but not holed

o/s/f outer sill very corroded but not holed

rear door handle (outer) slightley damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front pannel corroded slightley

n/s/f inner wing very corroded ,but not holed

rear bushes warn ,no play

Fail 21 Apr 2008 62,243 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front pannel corroded slightley

n/s/f inner wing very corroded ,but not holed

rear bushes warn ,no play

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,977 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 53,977 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f washer jet innop

o/s/f door moulding broken and slightly loose

slight corrosion on chassis front cross member and front suspension mounting points

slight corrosion on n/s/f inner flitch

slight distortion in o/s/r brake drum

Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear no. plates marked

oil leak

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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W387 PRF is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W387 PRF, 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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W387 PRF is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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