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W421 EJO

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,221 mi
Last recorded100,221 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 EJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Rack inner ball joint arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 100,221 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Rack inner ball joint arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 90,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,274 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 81,422 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 81,422 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,711 miles

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2019 77,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,031 miles

nearside and offside front body mountings corroding

nearside sill corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,698 miles

nearside and offside front body mountings corroding

nearside sill corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,069 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front slight cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2014 70,061 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,156 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,380 miles

Nearside 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)

wiper blades split

Fail 22 Nov 2012 65,380 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside 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)

wiper blades split

Pass 23 Nov 2011 62,130 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear tail pipe broken off but still able to carry out emission test.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,117 miles

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

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,324 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 44,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 37,391 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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W421 EJO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W421 EJO, 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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W421 EJO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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