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W498 RPH

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,886 mi
Last recorded69,886 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 RPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,886 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 69,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,134 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,324 miles

slight misting of oil on the engine

Fail 4 Aug 2015 64,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

slight misting of oil on the engine

Pass 15 Sep 2014 103,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,552 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,115 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres has a slight cracks

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,245 miles

both rear tyres has a slight cracks to outer side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,987 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,865 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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W498 RPH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W498 RPH, 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 W498 RPH registered?

W498 RPH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W498 RPH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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