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W826 AAP

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,930 mi
Last recorded158,930 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 AAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 158,930 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriggers both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front number plate cracked

unable to fully inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 152,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

play in o/s inner rack joint

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 152,022 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

play in o/s inner rack joint

unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,136 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2013 137,733 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r floor corroding by body mount

some lift n/s/f lower ball joint

unable to inspect outer sills side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2012 127,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 127,205 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 115,838 miles

front number plate cracked

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2011 115,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front number plate cracked

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,100 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2010 105,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre low inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 91,088 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 91,088 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads 70% worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,315 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,883 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 47,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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W826 AAP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W826 AAP, 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 W826 AAP registered?

W826 AAP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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