MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside rear hub oil seal leaking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside rear hub oil seal leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
rear door handle in a poor condition
How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W496 SFP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W496 SFP, 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 W496 SFP registered?
W496 SFP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 July 2000.
Is W496 SFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for W496 SFP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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