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W885 UGU

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,481 mi
Last recorded98,481 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 UGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,481 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perishing

o/s/r brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low on the inner section

Fail 17 Sep 2015 98,277 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s lower outer sill panel corroded through (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perishing

o/s/r brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low on the inner section

Pass 2 Oct 2014 91,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes o/s/r corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2014 91,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes o/s/r corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,874 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 70,570 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 70,570 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads worn very low and sidewalls perishing

front number plate discolouring

wiper blades worn,splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f driveshaft was not fully located in the g/box

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,088 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small gouge in the n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 26,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES,O/S WEARING LOW IN SAME AREA.N/S/R HAS A GOUGE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 15,239 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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W885 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W885 UGU, 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 W885 UGU registered?

W885 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W885 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W885 UGU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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