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W898 UMV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 UMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 122,627 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, front coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 125,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 125,649 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 100,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 100,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 96,370 miles

corrosion to offside rear inner sill.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front track rod ends nuts corroded but still secure

centre to rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

corrosion and hole in offside rear inner sill not within prescribed area

corrosion and holes to front cross member not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,965 miles

both front track rod end nuts corroded but track rod ends still sercure

corrosion to offside inner sill

Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,962 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front track rod end nuts corroded but track rod ends still sercure

corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,667 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,113 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,384 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,956 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

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

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

unable to check o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing may fail retest

Fail 15 Feb 2011 60,922 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

unable to check o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing may fail retest

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,571 miles

rear brake imbalance

Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,067 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,577 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,393 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges. †

Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,647 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,605 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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W898 UMV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W898 UMV, 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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W898 UMV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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