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W998 BCW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 BCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 102,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 88,465 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 88,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,702 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,168 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,416 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 62,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear n/s and spare tyre perished and cracking. ok at time of test. advise replace.

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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W998 BCW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W998 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 W998 BCW registered?

W998 BCW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W998 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 BCW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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