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W524 PVO

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW524 PVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,474 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 111,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,656 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 102,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,109 miles

Drivers & passenger side rear body corroded at body mounting

Long hand brake travel

Sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 94,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers & passenger side rear body corroded at body mounting

Long hand brake travel

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2011 91,706 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,706 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

link bar bushes detiorating

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,501 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 79,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,040 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 68,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 61,949 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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W524 PVO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W524 PVO, 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 W524 PVO registered?

W524 PVO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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