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W766 VGW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,515 mi
Last recorded98,515 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW766 VGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,515 miles

Both outer cv gaiters deteriorated

General surface corrosion

Noise from power steering on full lock

Parking brake has slight travel

Slight movement in Nearside front hub area

Tape on front grill

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,593 miles

Damage to front of vehicle/nearside front wing and front grill.tape and cable ties on front grill

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front door hits offside front wing when opened

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,362 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general surface corrosion

previous repair welds

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,789 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

general surface corrosion

tape on front grill

Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,789 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

general surface corrosion

tape on front grill

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both outer c.v gaiters perished

Pass 4 May 2012 82,321 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 75,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 62,423 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,296 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 49,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 43,971 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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W766 VGW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W766 VGW, 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 W766 VGW registered?

W766 VGW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W766 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W766 VGW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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