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W696 EEC

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,848 mi
Last recorded115,848 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 EEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres tread cracking

n/s outer sill weak

o/s outer sill weak

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 112,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 112,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,244 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 108,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 104,234 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 81,739 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracked and perished.offside front tyre wearing down inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 64,482 miles

both rear tyres outer walls perished.

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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W696 EEC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 W696 EEC, 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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W696 EEC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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