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W461 HPV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 HPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,585 miles

off side sill corroded slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2011 95,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

off side sill corroded slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2009 88,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,165 miles

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

corrosion on metal brake pipes to rear

engine oil leaks and oil is leaking onto exhaust

front brake hoses show corrosion on metal pipework

n/s/r axle has oil leaking from seal

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tread tyre perished and shows cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,123 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

corrosion on metal brake pipes to rear

engine oil leaks and oil is leaking onto exhaust

front brake hoses show corrosion on metal pipework

n/s/r axle has oil leaking from seal

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tread tyre perished and shows cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2008 80,564 miles

corrosion on metal brake pipes to rear

oil leak from n/s/r driveshaft

perishing and cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,350 miles

auxilary belt area noisy

exhaust system corroded and showing age

front discs heavily corroded and in poor condition

front number plate cracked

o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres show perishing

tailgate exterior handle broken

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Feb 2007 74,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Auxillary belt area noisey.

Exhaust system corroded and showing age.

Front discs heavily corroded and in poor condition.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres perishing.

Tailgate exterior handle broken.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W461 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W461 HPV, 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 W461 HPV registered?

W461 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W461 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W461 HPV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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