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W707 LFE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,362 mi
Last recorded109,362 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 LFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2018 109,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill complete (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front at footwells both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,850 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills/ cannot fully inspect covers fitted (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 104,829 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills/ cannot fully inspect covers fitted (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,703 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills outer covers fitted cannot fully inspect for corrosion (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tow bar ball socket missing

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,570 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake drag to both front

Fail 16 May 2014 93,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 16 May 2014 93,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

Pass 5 Jul 2013 88,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s and n/s inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2013 87,705 miles

Under vehicle slight corrosion.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 85,663 miles

CV BOOT RUBBERS PERRISHERED

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

SURFACE RUST ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,694 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 39,694 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,857 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,900 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 67,900 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 64,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W707 LFE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 W707 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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W707 LFE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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