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W445 VGU

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,907 mi
Last recorded80,907 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,756 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 66,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 63,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 54,963 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,279 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 44,504 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,296 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 40,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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W445 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W445 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 W445 VGU registered?

W445 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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