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W585 AFR

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,456 mi
Last recorded126,456 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 AFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,456 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

both rear shockers getting corroded

both rear spring retainers getting corroded

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails,outriggers floors etc getting corroded

front anti roll mounting points getting corroded

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

offside rear shocker showing signs of weeping

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 16 Mar 2017 126,456 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

both rear shockers getting corroded

both rear spring retainers getting corroded

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails,outriggers floors etc getting corroded

front anti roll mounting points getting corroded

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

offside rear shocker showing signs of weeping

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,135 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion an chassis

Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,654 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

front number plate cracked

front suspension mounting points getting corroded

some play steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2014 104,385 miles

front number plate cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

front wishbone bushes getting worn

gearbox oil leak

offside rear shocker showing signs of weeping but still effective

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,385 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

front wishbone bushes getting worn

gearbox oil leak

offside rear shocker showing signs of weeping but still effective

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,857 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 88,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 65,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 47,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads half worn

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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W585 AFR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W585 AFR, 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 W585 AFR registered?

W585 AFR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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