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W68 FUG

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,260 mi
Last recorded81,260 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 FUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,260 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

brake pipes covered in underseal

chassis slightly coroded

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

o/s spring mounting area coroded

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 81,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

brake pipes covered in underseal

chassis slightly coroded

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

o/s outer sill starting to corode

o/s spring mounting area coroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,594 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

sills covered in underseal can not fully inspect

Fail 25 Nov 2014 74,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,574 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,900 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

n/s front tyre worn slightly more on outside

Fail 20 Nov 2012 63,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all four tyres slightly perished

n/s front tyre worn slightly more on outside

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,956 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,953 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)

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,471 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,503 miles

Dampness on rear diff

Exhaust corroded

Leak on gearbox and front diff

Slight underbody corrossion

Sump corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiperblades starting top smear

stone chip in windscreen

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,076 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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W68 FUG is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W68 FUG, 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 W68 FUG registered?

W68 FUG is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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