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W98 GUM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,972 mi
Last recorded62,972 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 GUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 62,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 62,958 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 61,665 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 60,040 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 60,037 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured chassis (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 57,109 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2018 57,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,553 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,589 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,333 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,282 miles

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 49,480 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 49,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 45,289 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 43,558 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,280 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,347 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 30,896 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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W98 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W98 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 W98 GUM registered?

W98 GUM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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