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W396 RCN

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,017 mi
Last recorded90,017 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 RCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jan 2015 89,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,291 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 79,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 72,762 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,011 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,504 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 53,018 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,065 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 37,347 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

TAIL PIPE ON REAR SILENCER CORRODED

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 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 W396 RCN, 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 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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