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W458 FBW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,580 mi
Last recorded97,580 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 FBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,580 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

body mounting slightly corroded

nearside outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,604 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 99,636 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,419 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low on edge

fuel cap/flap damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

registration plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,906 miles

o/s & n/s/r tyre wall perished

rear door handlebroken

Fail 12 Dec 2013 55,906 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s & n/s/r tyre wall perished

rear door handlebroken

Fail 12 Nov 2013 55,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

CORROSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER

O/S & N/S/R OUTER TYRE PERISHED

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,209 miles

BATTERY NOT CLAMP DOWN

O/S & N/S/R TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 55,209 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

BATTERY NOT CLAMP DOWN

O/S & N/S/R TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 54,597 miles

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

O/S & N/S /R TYRE WALLS PERISHED

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

REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKEN(BUT WILL OPEN )

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,597 miles

O/S & N/S /R TYRE WALLS PERISHED

REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKEN(BUT WILL OPEN )

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,956 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

front brakes binding slightly

slight play in both inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,229 miles

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER END

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,551 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,699 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall perrished

Pass 19 Jul 2005 49,423 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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W458 FBW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W458 FBW, 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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W458 FBW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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