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W833 AFV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,638 mi
Last recorded147,638 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW833 AFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 147,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine guide pulley bearing noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2018 144,351 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 144,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,891 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light bulb not working

Front exhaust manifold and front pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis generally corroded

coolant leak

Fail 28 Mar 2017 138,890 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Upper brake light bulb not working

Front exhaust manifold and front pipe deteriorated

Front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis generally corroded

coolant leak

Pass 18 Mar 2016 133,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion anti roll bar mount (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Mar 2016 133,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion anti roll bar mount (6.1.B.2)

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Mar 2015 128,549 miles

broken stud in exhaust frontpipe

nearside sill corroded and holed

offside sill corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 128,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

broken stud in exhaust frontpipe

nearside sill corroded and holed

offside sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 122,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

battery tray coroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 122,738 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray coroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,594 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,594 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 111,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front brake starting to bind

nearside front tyre starting to crack but not through to cords

Fail 2 Feb 2012 111,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front brake starting to bind

nearside front tyre starting to crack but not through to cords

Pass 14 Feb 2011 110,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

head lights checked on setting 2

radiator core rotten

Fail 8 Feb 2011 110,590 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

head lights checked on setting 2

radiator core rotten

Pass 21 Jan 2010 96,052 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 96,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,699 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,405 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,138 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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W833 AFV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 W833 AFV, 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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W833 AFV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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