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W891 UGU

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW891 UGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 117,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 117,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 117,282 miles

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,180 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 103,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door/arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/door area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 99,917 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 99,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 85,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 86,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust bracket bolt loose.

Front windows tinted.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,784 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front, offside rear, nearside rear tyre valves slightly perished

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,755 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,303 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,689 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2009 54,689 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre some sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre cuts to tread area

Offside front tyre stones in tread area

Offside rear tyre cuts to tread area and stones in tread

Slight exhaust leak downpipe

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,679 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,679 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate backing starting to seperate.

Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,822 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W891 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W891 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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W891 UGU is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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