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W494 RET

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,863 mi
Last recorded54,863 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 RET
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,299 miles

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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,282 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,010 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 43,010 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,301 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front wipers poor

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2006 24,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,392 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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W494 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W494 RET, 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 W494 RET registered?

W494 RET is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W494 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W494 RET shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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