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W848 VCA

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW848 VCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,555 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 125,555 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER MOUNTINGS FRONT AXEL (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,057 miles

Welded repair to sills.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,446 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

font tyres inner edges worn

Fail 17 Jun 2014 110,155 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 27 Jun 2013 102,593 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes making inspection difficult

Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,741 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes making inspection difficult

Pass 24 Apr 2010 67,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,086 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 62,067 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,610 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 45,727 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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W848 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W848 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W848 VCA registered?

W848 VCA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W848 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W848 VCA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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