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W840 AKP

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,545 mi
Last recorded110,545 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW840 AKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 110,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both centre outer body mounts area has corrosion

both rear shock absorber casing badly corroded

chassis has corrosion

front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

nearside front suspension arm ball joint has play close to excess

offside front suspension arm ball joint has play

offside front tyre badly cracked inner wall close to showing cords

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tailgate outer handle damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,504 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

chassis badly corroded

corrosion around both centre outer rear body mountings

offside inner sill has corrosion

rear tailgate outer handle broken

Fail 22 Jun 2015 104,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

chassis badly corroded

corrosion around both centre outer rear body mountings

offside inner sill has corrosion

rear tailgate outer handle broken

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,476 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,476 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,789 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,979 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 80,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 68,956 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 68,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,370 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 46,660 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 61,305 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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W840 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W840 AKP, 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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W840 AKP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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