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W96 GUM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,260 mi
Last recorded94,260 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 GUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 94,260 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre fuel pipes

Nearside Front (separate) body corroded at outer sill

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,928 miles

surface rust on rear brake pipes

surface rust underbody

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,663 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,594 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 69,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF AT EDGES.

SLIGHT DAMPAGE AT OSR FUEL FILTER.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,293 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 62,293 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 62,122 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,504 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,466 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 33,194 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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W96 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W96 GUM, 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 W96 GUM registered?

W96 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 June 2000.

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