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W442 NHC

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,340 mi
Last recorded75,340 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 NHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 75,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,206 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2020 74,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 16 May 2019 70,902 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 70,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 4 May 2018 66,230 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 58,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 50,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 45,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 40,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 38,901 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front & rear parts of the chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 17 May 2012 37,432 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear tyres perished and cracked.

Pass 17 May 2011 35,216 miles

both front tyres starting too wear on edges.

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 19 May 2010 33,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,746 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 29,120 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 29,120 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 27,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,553 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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W442 NHC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W442 NHC, 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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W442 NHC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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