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W997 PCD

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,374 mi
Last recorded95,374 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 PCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 95,374 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 95,374 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion forming on both inner sill`s

Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,193 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion forming on both inner sill`s

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,256 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 82,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill/body mount corroded

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

Previous welding repairs evident to underside of vehicle

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 77,238 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill/body mount corroded

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

Previous welding repairs evident to underside of vehicle

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion & repairs on sills

covers masking sills

driveshaft gaiters perishing

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

front tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,578 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 55,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely BINDING (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OF FRONT TO REAR PIPES X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 54,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,259 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,186 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 50,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,591 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,720 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

general underside corrosion

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 45,959 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,517 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 PCD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PCD, 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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W997 PCD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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