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W488 TVF

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 TVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 101,281 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside rear of sills corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 101,202 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside rear of sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,615 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 95,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear end of inner sill corrosion

Oil leak from l/h side of engine

Fail 4 Aug 2016 88,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear end of inner sill corrosion

Oil leak from l/h side of engine

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,143 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 82,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2014 75,982 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake bind, n/s/f

center rear exhaust corroded

front reg plate cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2013 68,951 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake bind, n/s/f

center rear exhaust corroded

front reg plate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brakes binding

center rear exhaust detiroated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centre body to chassis mountings have surface corrosion

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 19 May 2010 55,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,082 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,621 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,172 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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W488 TVF is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W488 TVF, 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 W488 TVF registered?

W488 TVF is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W488 TVF safe to buy?

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