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W811 GSS

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,462 mi
Last recorded91,462 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW811 GSS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,462 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel tank support straps deteriorated but fuel tank not insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel tank support straps deteriorated but fuel tank not insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,758 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

fuel tank guard insecure

o/s & n/s outer & innersills corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2011 82,758 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

fuel tank guard insecure

o/s & n/s outer & innersills corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advice corrosion on front crossmember

advice corrosion on n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrules

advice corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills

advice scratches on windscreen

advice wear in o/s steeting rack arm

Fail 1 Oct 2010 79,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advice corrosion on front crossmember

advice corrosion on n/s and o/s front brake hose ferrules

advice corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills

advice scratches on windscreen

advice wear in o/s steeting rack arm

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,788 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes greased

fuel filter corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2008 65,364 miles

both front brake flexis ferrules corroded

brake pipes greased

unable to fully inspect springs due to vehicle design

Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,259 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front brake flexis ferrules corroded

brake pipes greased

unable to fully inspect springs due to vehicle design

Pass 8 Oct 2007 58,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,054 miles

rear brake pipes been greased

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,751 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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W811 GSS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W811 GSS, 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 W811 GSS registered?

W811 GSS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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