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W401 RAA

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

191,904 mi
Last recorded191,904 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 191,904 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 191,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced shock mounting area / chassis broken (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 183,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 176,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 176,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened body mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 169,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 160,355 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 151,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 142,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 133,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,973 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,969 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 92,847 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,564 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,478 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,282 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,223 miles

front pads getting down

Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,010 miles

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 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W401 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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What year was W401 RAA registered?

W401 RAA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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