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W619 BFR

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW619 BFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,210 miles

All rear axle bushes in poor condition.

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

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

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

N/S/F headlight aim on the minimum level.

N/S/F inner wing has been repaired.

N/S/F wiper blade split on the inner end.

New front brake disc & pads fitted.

O/S headlight pattern poor.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight rear brake imbalance.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 109,107 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

All rear axle bushes in poor condition.

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

N/S/F headlight aim on the minimum level.

N/S/F inner wing has been repaired.

N/S/F wiper blade split on the inner end.

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

O/S headlight pattern poor.

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,681 miles

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

N/S/F brake disc inner face corroding & worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No tow ball fitted at time of test

O/S/F brake disc inner face scored, worn & corroded

O/S/F headlight lense in poor condition

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

Rear floor/chassis corroding

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

Slight O/S/F brake imbalance

Fail 1 Jul 2014 100,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

N/S/F brake disc inner face corroding & worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No tow ball fitted at time of test

O/S/F brake disc inner face scored, worn & corroded

O/S/F headlight lense in poor condition

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

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

Rear floor/chassis corroding

Rear shock absorbers slightly soft

Slight O/S/F brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 26,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,543 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise offside headlamp in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise offside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,230 miles

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

rear brake balance 25%

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,291 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,827 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear to inner and outer edges but still with in legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 29 Sep 2005 32,602 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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W619 BFR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W619 BFR, 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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W619 BFR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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