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W398 RCN

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,273 mi
Last recorded110,273 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 RCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 110,273 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 103,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,986 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 68,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both front wipers split

Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,839 miles

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

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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W398 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W398 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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What year was W398 RCN registered?

W398 RCN is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 July 2000.

Is W398 RCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W398 RCN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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