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W618 UWO

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,413 mi
Last recorded122,413 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 UWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Whole underside has light corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 121,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,079 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 111,511 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,257 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 104,203 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,158 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 97,123 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,350 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 89,350 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,766 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 83,718 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exaust emissions not tested due to gas leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,071 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,067 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 49,067 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 37,339 miles

brake imbalance on the limit of 25%

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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W618 UWO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 W618 UWO, 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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W618 UWO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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