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W541 OSP

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,092 mi
Last recorded158,092 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 OSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 158,092 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,354 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 149,134 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 149,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 143,022 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,744 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 78,734 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 137,767 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel lines corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

o/s/r light lens cracked.

unable to properly inspect sills because of body kit.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 132,285 miles

trailer socket damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2011 132,285 miles

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

trailer socket damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyrewall cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2009 118,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 118,479 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 108,748 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 96,627 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 96,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 85,457 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W541 OSP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W541 OSP, 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 W541 OSP registered?

W541 OSP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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