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W997 BCW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,726 mi
Last recorded98,726 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 BCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 98,726 miles

parking brake travel requires attension

Fail 3 May 2013 98,726 miles

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

parking brake travel requires attension

Pass 15 May 2012 87,742 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers poor condition

n/s/r reg lamp lense missing

Fail 15 May 2012 87,742 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers poor condition

n/s/r reg lamp lense missing

Fail 16 May 2011 73,313 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 73,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 57,865 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,159 miles

Offside steering rack boot damp

front numberplate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,400 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,472 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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W997 BCW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W997 BCW, 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 W997 BCW registered?

W997 BCW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W997 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 BCW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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