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W589 OTS

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,177 mi
Last recorded136,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 OTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2015 136,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both Front tyres worn on inner edge

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 129,380 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 123,170 miles

corrosion on inner n\s\f wheel arch,out within prescribed area

play in o\s\f wheel bairing

rear plate deterioated

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 106,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs badly pitted

nearside inner wing corroded not structural

Pass 9 Jun 2010 104,134 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 101,905 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 101,905 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 88,268 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 88,268 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,686 miles

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

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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W589 OTS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 W589 OTS, 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 W589 OTS registered?

W589 OTS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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