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W97 GUM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,396 mi
Last recorded143,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 GUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 143,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seats stowed near side seat belt not checked, off side belt missing, vehicle clearly use as a van

Rear wheel arches corroded not with prescribed areas

Fail 24 Jul 2018 127,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear seats stowed near side seat belt not checked, off side belt missing, vehicle clearly use as a van

Rear wheel arches corroded not with prescribed areas

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked items on seat

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside centre rear mounts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 111,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount area centre rear (5.2.6)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked items on seat

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside centre rear mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,322 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside and outside

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2016 93,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside and outside

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 21 May 2015 79,652 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 79,652 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 74,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,403 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,799 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 65,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 60,130 miles

front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 7 May 2009 54,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 47,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 36,808 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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W97 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W97 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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W97 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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