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W501 EWL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,796 mi
Last recorded111,796 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 EWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,796 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 111,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear belts not tested, barrier attached to both front seats

Fail 30 Jan 2018 111,419 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear belts not tested, barrier attached to both front seats

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,472 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

under body suspension components have areas of surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,461 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

under body suspension components have areas of surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2016 102,646 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,953 miles

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

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

hi level brake light has some bulbs not working

Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,483 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 92,483 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,053 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 82,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,878 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 70,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,155 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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W501 EWL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W501 EWL, 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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W501 EWL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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