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W964 UEL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

186,657 mi
Last recorded186,657 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW964 UEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 186,657 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 186,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components Both rear fixing bolts missing and bracket only welded on edge (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Offside inner sill extensively repaired and outer trim fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake servo casing corroded

vehicle extensively corroded throughout

Pass 19 Mar 2021 181,016 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corroding at rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2021 181,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corroding

sill cover fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2021 181,016 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corroding

sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 175,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

steering slightly tight

Fail 29 Feb 2020 175,859 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

steering slightly tight

Pass 15 Jan 2019 168,043 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 168,043 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 159,546 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 159,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 154,932 miles

various rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2016 151,490 miles

rear steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2015 143,852 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 138,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust box deterioate

offside windscreen wiper pivot worn but still cleaning screen

Pass 4 Feb 2014 138,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust box deterioate

offside windscreen wiper pivot worn but still cleaning screen

Pass 6 Feb 2013 125,629 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 125,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 116,726 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight deterioration centre exhaust.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 116,726 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

slight deterioration centre exhaust.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 116,358 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 109,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 100,981 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 100,981 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 94,193 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 94,193 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 85,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 78,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2006 78,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W964 UEL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W964 UEL, 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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W964 UEL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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