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W701 LFE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,309 mi
Last recorded121,309 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 LFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 121,309 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 21 May 2018 121,212 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2017 111,663 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2016 101,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,984 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 90,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,316 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 79,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 70,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre ON wear limit

Offside front tyre ON wear limit

Offside rear tyre ON wear limit

Tow ball not fitted

Pass 9 May 2012 63,250 miles

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2011 55,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2009 39,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 39,169 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 30,438 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 30,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,842 miles

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

paint damage on offside rear bumper

Fail 22 May 2007 27,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

paint damaged offside rear bumper

Pass 24 May 2006 26,052 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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W701 LFE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W701 LFE, 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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W701 LFE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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