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W48 NBT

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

106,507 mi
Last recorded106,507 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 NBT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 106,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 106,029 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,794 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,532 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 104,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,948 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 103,947 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle insecure bolt missing from stub axle (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle insecure bolt missing from stub axle (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,675 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,468 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 101,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 99,181 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,530 miles

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

Front wiper blades smeary

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 93,186 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 93,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,214 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,578 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear coil springs have angle lower ends

rear door handle damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2011 67,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear coil springs have angle lower ends

rear door handle damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,991 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 53,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front pads low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,086 miles

N/S/F WING DAMAGED. O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES CUTS ON SIDE WALLS. O/S WIPER BLADE TORN. REAR TAIL PIPE REPAIRED

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,078 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,942 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 39,941 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,771 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 24,216 miles

VERY SLIGHT BINDING OF O/S/FRONT BRAKE NAIL IN O/S/FRONT TYRE

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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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W48 NBT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W48 NBT, 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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W48 NBT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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