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W797 VMA

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,629 mi
Last recorded118,629 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 VMA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 118,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill cover fitted limited inspection

Offside Front sill covers fitted limited inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 23 May 2018 118,610 miles

Front Brake performance not tested due to brake pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill cover fitted limited inspection

Offside Front sill covers fitted limited inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 12 May 2017 112,667 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both innersills starting to corrode

Fail 8 May 2017 112,667 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both innersills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,151 miles

corrosion starting on body mountings

general corrosion under car

Fail 5 Mar 2016 109,151 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion starting on body mountings

general corrosion under car

Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,884 miles

corrosion to chassis

plastic sill covers

Fail 18 Dec 2014 104,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to chassis

plastic sill covers

Pass 10 Dec 2013 93,599 miles

Metal fuel pipe corroded o/s/r.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 93,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Metal fuel pipe corroded o/s/r.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,389 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 91,389 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,534 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 89,534 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 85,253 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 85,253 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,484 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,844 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre bulb in high level brake light inoperative

towbar removed from obscuring rear number plate

Fail 7 Dec 2007 63,844 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

centre bulb in high level brake light inoperative

Pass 28 Dec 2006 57,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 50,753 miles

Advise, centre exhaust coroded.

Advise, slight play in n/s front lower wishbone balljoint.

Fail 9 Dec 2005 50,532 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Advise, center exhaust corroded.

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 VMA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W797 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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