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W797 RTD

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

11,304 mi
Last recorded11,304 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 RTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 11,304 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Central Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 11,304 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Central Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,172 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

movement in lower steering column knuckle universal joint

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,703 miles

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

movement in steering column universal joint

Fail 27 Jun 2016 98,509 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort rear service brake (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

movement in steering column universal joint

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,028 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front tyres wearing on inner

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,854 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,053 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 70,993 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake hose insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,219 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 67,024 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,024 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,781 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,413 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 58,257 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,966 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W797 RTD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W797 RTD, 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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W797 RTD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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