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W501 OSL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,994 mi
Last recorded105,994 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 OSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,994 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 105,815 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,283 miles

both outer cv boots perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,162 miles

0ffside bonnet hinge is broken but bonnet does close and lock in position

both front brake discs are rusty and corroded on the inner surface (recommend to renew)

both front outer cv boots are perishing

exhaust tail pipe is missing but emission probe can still be used in exhaust for test

Fail 20 Jun 2013 87,162 miles

0ffside bonnet hinge is broken but bonnet does close and lock in position

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs are rusty and corroded on the inner surface (recommend to renew)

both front outer cv boots are perishing

exhaust tail pipe is missing but emission probe can still be used in exhaust for test

Fail 14 Jun 2012 83,625 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 3mm

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Part of the exhaust tail pipe is missing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,625 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

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

Nearside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 3mm

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

Part of the exhaust tail pipe is missing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,755 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 78,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,307 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,396 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 70,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,162 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Passenger side washer jet faulty

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 OSL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OSL, 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 W501 OSL registered?

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

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