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W966 UEL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 UEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 93,121 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine missfire (possable damage to equipment) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,236 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,997 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,482 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,745 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2012 70,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,666 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,610 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,646 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s & r/n/s tyres low on tread and perished

r/o/s tyre perished and screw in tread

Fail 29 Jul 2008 53,646 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust rusty

f/o/s & r/n/s tyres low on tread and perished

r/o/s tyre perished and screw in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,569 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 47,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 47,568 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 40,043 miles

f/o/s tyre perished and 75% worn

r/n/s tyre perished and 80% worn

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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W966 UEL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W966 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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W966 UEL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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