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W462 VGU

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,727 mi
Last recorded115,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 115,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 112,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 112,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2010 101,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake difference close to limit

Fail 1 May 2010 101,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake difference close to limit

Pass 1 May 2009 86,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 71,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,027 miles

Oil leak

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

handbrake/rear brakes need adjust (almost has no reserve traval)

power steer drive belt persishing

tow bar obstructing number plate(removed and refitted on test)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,331 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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W462 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W462 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 W462 VGU registered?

W462 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W462 VGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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