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W693 NYJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,752 mi
Last recorded82,752 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 NYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,752 miles

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

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

Chassis/body corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Feb 2014 81,587 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion chassis/floor area

Fail 11 Feb 2014 81,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion chassis/floor area

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,307 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2011 76,257 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,377 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 71,374 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,274 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

slight scuffing on off side rear tyre and possible puncture

Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,273 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

slight scuffing on off side rear tyre and possible puncture

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,607 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,607 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 51,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,474 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,252 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 49,252 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,331 miles

Rear 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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W693 NYJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W693 NYJ, 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 W693 NYJ registered?

W693 NYJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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