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W401 DNW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,087 mi
Last recorded93,087 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 DNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 93,087 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 93,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes showing corrosion at rear

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Brake disc heavy corroded on inner face

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 91,284 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear brake pipes covered in grease not able to check

front brake disc's corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 91,284 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear brake pipes covered in grease not able to check

front brake disc's corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,625 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

o/sn/s rear shockabsorber covers starting to corrode

o/sn/s rear suspension springs starting to corrode

oil leak at front axel

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

o/sn/s rear shockabsorber covers starting to corrode

o/sn/s rear suspension springs starting to corrode

oil leak at front axel

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,261 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads starting to wear

oil leaks

rear door handle broken

rear o/sn/s shockabsorbers corroded

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis raiols,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads starting to wear

oil leaks

rear door handle broken

rear o/sn/s shockabsorbers corroded

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis raiols,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 5 Mar 2009 71,103 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

suspension creaking

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,103 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

suspension creaking

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,201 miles

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

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

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

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

all flloor panels and chasie rail starting to corrode

all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,527 miles

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

qall floor panles chassie rails sterring and suspension mountings all in poor condition surface rust

rerar tyres starting to wear all sterring and suspension bushes astarting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,527 miles

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

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

qall floor panles chassie rails sterring and suspension mountings all in poor condition surface rust

rerar tyres starting to wear all sterring and suspension bushes astarting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,850 miles

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

oil leak

rear diff noisey

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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W401 DNW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W401 DNW, 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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W401 DNW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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