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W396 RAA

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,428 mi
Last recorded109,428 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,428 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 109,428 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,873 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,708 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 104,708 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 102,070 miles

coil springs corroding

front number plate cracked but secure and visable

rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 102,070 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 99,642 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 99,642 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 96,516 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front wheel bearing has moderate play - requires adjustment soon

Pass 27 May 2014 95,371 miles

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)

Fail 27 May 2014 95,371 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,802 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,982 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,250 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 69,450 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 69,450 miles

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.

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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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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