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W478 HPV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,322 mi
Last recorded116,322 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 HPV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 116,322 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2013 106,642 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,712 miles

center brake light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2011 90,003 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,709 miles

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

Oil leak

front to rears and rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2009 78,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 74,772 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 70,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W478 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W478 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 W478 HPV registered?

W478 HPV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W478 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W478 HPV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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