MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
patches of corrosion
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
patches of corrosion
coil springs corroding
front number plate cracked but secure and visable
rear shocker casings corroded
Emissions not tested insufficient exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
coil springs corroding
front number plate cracked but secure and visable
rear shocker casings corroded
Engine sump heavily corroded
Front shock absorber bodies moderately corroded
Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge
Nearside rear tyre has surface corrosion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear chassis has surface corrosion
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Engine sump heavily corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (3.5.1g)
Front shock absorber bodies moderately corroded
Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge
Nearside rear tyre has surface corrosion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear chassis has surface corrosion
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside front wheel bearing has moderate play - requires adjustment soon
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
All rear tie bar bushes perished.
Both front tyres wear on edges.
Corrosion both front and rear chassis.
Corrosion both front wishbones.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake lights and rear foglight not working on tow bar socket
Rear door handle broken
Spare tyre close to legal limit
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front brake ferule corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion front cross member.
spilt in nearside rear tyre tread.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion both front wishbones
corrosion front cross member
front brake discs corroded
rear tail pipe corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W396 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 W396 RAA, 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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W396 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 5 May 2000.
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