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W599 DVY

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,654 mi
Last recorded85,654 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 DVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced floor / sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2016 85,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear brake backplates corroded

general surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,819 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,709 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 75,709 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,468 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 61,219 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

mil light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,685 miles

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

both side front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,656 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

both side front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,451 miles

engine management light on

recommend handbrake adjustment

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,033 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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W599 DVY is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W599 DVY, 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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W599 DVY is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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