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W48 PRL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,813 mi
Last recorded127,813 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 PRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 127,813 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake back plates seem damp. possibly brake fluid? No leak visible, needs further investigation

both rear shock absorbers rubber mounts are perishing

the front number plate is cracked on the top right hand corner and is in poor condition

the n/s front drive shaft gaiter is weaping to the limit

unable to test the rear o/s seat belt due to a child seat being fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 115,673 miles

BRAKE SERVO GETTING RUSTY

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

REAR TYRES DAMAGED ON EDGE OF TREAD

UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,673 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

BRAKE SERVO GETTING RUSTY

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR TYRES DAMAGED ON EDGE OF TREAD

UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 109,124 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 99,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel getting high

vehicle has damage to nearside but no sharp edges

Pass 12 Mar 2009 93,628 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 93,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,436 miles

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

front brake pads unable to assess

some light surface corrosin evedent throught underside and suspension components

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 PRL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PRL, 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 PRL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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