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W439 VGU

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,625 mi
Last recorded108,625 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,625 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 103,298 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

battery loose

damage to rear wing no sharp edges

nearside mirror not right size provides view to the rear

Pass 22 Jun 2012 103,298 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

battery loose

damage to rear wing no sharp edges

nearside mirror not right size provides view to the rear

Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,743 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 95,743 miles

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

NSR wheel arch moulding loose but not petruding out of the vehicle as a sharp object

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF obligatory mirror cracked but not imparing the drivers view

OSR brake lense loose but not hanging excessively due to damage to NSR quater panel

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,831 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 83,105 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 81,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,068 miles

both front tyre treads on 2.0mm

front brake discs scored and corroded on inner surfaces

slight blow from exhaust rear section

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,038 miles

both front tyre treads worn low

front brake discs starting to rust

front brake pads wearing low

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear tail pipe slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,752 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

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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W439 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W439 VGU, 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 W439 VGU registered?

W439 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W439 VGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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