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W898 VGN

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,414 mi
Last recorded89,414 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 VGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 89,414 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

FUEL FLAP DOOR INSECURE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 86,878 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

FUEL FLAP DOOR INSECURE

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,235 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 84,230 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak MANIFOLD AREA (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 81,211 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,425 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,234 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 76,234 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,474 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,990 miles

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED AND HAS SLIGHT LEAK

N/S REAR LOWER LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW

O/S REAR TYRE LOW

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Fail 5 Feb 2019 67,989 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))

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED AND HAS SLIGHT LEAK

N/S REAR LOWER LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

N/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW

O/S OUTER C/V GAITER PERISHED

O/S REAR TYRE LOW

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,244 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,247 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,794 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,211 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,233 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,109 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 VGN is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W898 VGN, 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 W898 VGN registered?

W898 VGN is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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