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W988 RSC

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,345 mi
Last recorded94,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 RSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 94,345 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 92,483 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front and rear universal joints on propshaft worn

rear universal joint worn on transfer box shaft

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,537 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 88,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,479 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,896 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake imbalance -24%

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Unable to open nearside front door fully.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 72,893 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 72,891 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 33,060 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 33,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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W988 RSC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W988 RSC, 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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W988 RSC is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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