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A8 XBM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,411 mi
Last recorded106,411 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,411 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 103,713 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads limited life

outer driveshaft boots deteriorated

rear brake performance slight judder

rear outersills slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,713 miles

front brake pads limited life

outer driveshaft boots deteriorated

rear brake performance slight judder

rear outersills slight corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,388 miles

Oil leak

front tyre sidewalls cracking

outer driveshaft boots deteriorated

rear brake performance slight judder

Pass 16 Feb 2013 97,463 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advance tyre on front outter edges

Fail 16 Feb 2013 97,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

advance tyre on front outter edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,509 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 95,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,654 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 85,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,553 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,492 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe surround loose

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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A8 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A8 XBM, 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 A8 XBM registered?

A8 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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