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W627 BFR

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

247,352 mi
Last recorded247,352 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW627 BFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 247,352 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion to sub frames and chassis areas front and rear

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steel clutch pipe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 244,862 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 244,862 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 244,862 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 241,042 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 241,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

eml is on

front to rear rubber fuel line perished

Pass 13 Aug 2020 224,405 miles

exhaust manifold cracked

front sections of both inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 206,818 miles

front section of inner sills corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 206,817 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65/16 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front section of inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 185,605 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 185,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 170,366 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 170,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre box (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Engine Oil Leak

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link top bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link top bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 146,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 130,346 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Apr 2015 130,346 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre low on pressure

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2014 117,117 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 106,383 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 106,381 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F outer pad very close to limit

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,044 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,414 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,519 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 68,738 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,198 miles

Nearside 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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W627 BFR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 W627 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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W627 BFR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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