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W881 RCG

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,905 mi
Last recorded117,905 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW881 RCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 117,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear brakepipe across axle has been cleaned up and has copper grease on it

underside rusty.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 117,559 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside rusty.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,762 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 108,266 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 108,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 100,354 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,843 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,415 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 83,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,730 miles

nearside rear footbrake slightly lower on application

oil leak from engine area

oil leak on inside nearside rear road wheel

tempary tape repair to offside rear indicator lense

Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,715 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 65,628 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2006 51,059 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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W881 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc 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 W881 RCG, 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 W881 RCG registered?

W881 RCG is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W881 RCG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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