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W416 PRF

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW416 PRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 118,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Propshaft (Rear U/J Excessively Worn)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under the bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre low and cracking

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

cracking on near side rear tyre

general corrosion under the vehicle

minor oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 106,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under the bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre low and cracking

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

cracking on near side rear tyre

general corrosion under the vehicle

minor oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust detiorated at rear but no displacement

vehicle has allover underside corrosion to all ares and most componants steering and suspension

Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,156 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust detiorated at rear but no displacement

vehicle has allover underside corrosion to all ares and most componants steering and suspension

Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,239 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,239 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 86,168 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,725 miles

Oil leak

Corrosion generally quite extensive under vehicle. Front brake judder. N/s outer sill corroding. Headlamp aims borderline low.

Drivers door internal handle missing, but door can still be opened with cable.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 81,724 miles

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

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

Corrosion generally quite extensive under vehicle. Front brake judder. N/s outer sill corroding. Headlamp aims borderline low.

Drivers door internal handle missing, but can still be opened from cable.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,538 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/s/f inside door handle missing. Handbrake travel. hazards affecting rear lights. Corrosion around body mountings. Handbrake application jerky.

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

Oil leak

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

Slight damage on windscreen.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,530 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/s/f inside door handle missing. Handbrake travel. hazards affecting rear lights. Corrosion around body mountings. Handbrake application jerky.

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

Oil leak

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

Slight damage on windscreen.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,342 miles

Handbrake grabbing. Fuel pipes corroded.

Handbrake travel. Headlamp aims borderline low. O/s/ outer sill starting to corrode. rear spring tops corroded. Both front tyres wearing on edges and approaching wear bars.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 67,342 miles

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

Handbrake grabbing. Fuel pipes corroded.

Handbrake travel. Headlamp aims borderline low. O/s/ outer sill starting to corrode. rear spring tops corroded. Both front tyres wearing on edges and approaching wear bars.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,385 miles

O/s interior door handle missing. Handbrake travel. Front tyres wearing on edges. Exhaust corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2010 60,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s interior door handle missing. Handbrake travel. Front tyres wearing on edges. Exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,549 miles

sidewalls starting to crack on both rear tyres

Fail 11 Feb 2009 53,444 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

sidewalls starting to crack on both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,528 miles

both front brake hose connections rusty

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,533 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 43,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 42,122 miles

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

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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W416 PRF is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W416 PRF, 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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W416 PRF is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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