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W998 XNM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,359 mi
Last recorded75,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 XNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,359 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

both rear wheels slightly rough when rotated

nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,745 miles

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing on outside edge

Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,743 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)

offside rear tyre cracking and wearing on outside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,808 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 62,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,994 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 58,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,032 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 53,032 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,203 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,203 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slight perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 388,689 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 38,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,355 miles

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

brake judder discs

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,371 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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W998 XNM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W998 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

W998 XNM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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