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W963 VUH

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,708 mi
Last recorded203,708 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 VUH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 203,708 miles

front number plate damaged but still readable

front pads low

n/s/f tyre just legal

o/s/r brake binding slightly

play in front bearings but not excessive

slight play in rack arms

Pass 2 Feb 2019 203,295 miles

headlights misted but still a beam pattern

rear brakepipes corroded not excessive

slight play in rack arms

under floor corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 202,324 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 200,428 miles

handbrake high

play in rack arms

slight play in o/s/f bearing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 198,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 195,952 miles

Advise all tyres wearing low

Advise various oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2013 193,686 miles

both front tyres

brake fluid level

exhaust tailpipe missing - fumes may enter vehicle

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2013 193,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear of exhaust missing, possibility of exhaust gases in car.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,193 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 173,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 173,603 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 158,870 miles

Advise on o/s/f c.v boot perished

Advise on oil leak from engine

Advise on play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Advise on screw in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 158,870 miles

Advise on o/s/f c.v boot perished

Advise on oil leak from engine

Advise on play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Advise on screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2009 144,363 miles

Advise on play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 24 Jun 2009 144,363 miles

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

Advise on play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 26 Jun 2008 129,178 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 24 Jun 2008 129,178 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 3 Jul 2007 114,168 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 114,145 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Advise on slioght play in powersteering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2006 97,900 miles

Advise on n/s/f tyre neally on limit of tread wear

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

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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W963 VUH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W963 VUH, 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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W963 VUH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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