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W898 XKK

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,446 mi
Last recorded119,446 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 119,446 miles

exhaust well corroded

front to rear brake corroded

oil leak

some areas under vehicle well corroded and on limit

Fail 23 Jul 2014 114,358 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,358 miles

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

chassis corroded

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2013 103,310 miles

some corrosion to inner door sills

various chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,055 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

both front cv boots perished

front pads getting low

n/s/r number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers poor

Fail 25 Jul 2012 97,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

both front cv boots perished

front pads getting low

n/s/r number plate light dim

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers poor

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,438 miles

corrosion around o/s/r body mount on limit

cv gaiters in poor condition

o/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge

oil leak

some metal pipes well corroded

some screen chips

Fail 14 Jul 2011 85,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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)

front brake discs corroded inner edge

front pads look low

o/s/f tyre warn inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,220 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 69,217 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,760 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 49,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 33,151 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 33,151 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle chassis in a dirty/muddy condition

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 XKK is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W898 XKK, 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 XKK is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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