CarVerify

Free Car Check

W983 VFM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,425 mi
Last recorded97,425 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 VFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,292 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,407 miles

advise front to rear metal brake pipe (rear)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,324 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,038 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 71,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,369 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
Full Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W983 VFM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W983 VFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W983 VFM?

You can check the full history of W983 VFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W983 VFM registered?

W983 VFM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W983 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W983 VFM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W983 VFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W983 VFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.