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W537 RYA

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,358 mi
Last recorded94,358 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 RYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 93,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,049 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 92,040 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS/NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower light damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body& chassis covered in grease or other materials

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 89,939 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked , in front of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS/NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake backing plates heavily corroded

Front Headlights cloudy , Headlight okay at time of test

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper slightly smeary

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end nut heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower light damaged

Offside Front Track rod end nut heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tank cover straps heavily corroded, one corroded through, still secure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,614 miles

Central Rear tank protector corroded and holed one support has corroded away still secure with other mounts

Front both front n/s and o/s disc covers corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 87,613 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes on rear axle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi level light changed at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear tank protector corroded and holed one support has corroded away still secure with other mounts

Front both front n/s and o/s disc covers corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar mounted "x" member has heavy surface corrosion but not holed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 84,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle recently undersealed unable to inspect brake pipes and some suspension components

Fail 7 Aug 2017 80,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle recently undersealed unable to inspect brake pipes and some suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,625 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,878 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,868 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,032 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,203 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,527 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,461 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,980 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,948 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,267 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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W537 RYA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W537 RYA, 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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W537 RYA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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