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H16 DET

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,594 mi
Last recorded107,594 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DET
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 107,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,923 miles

rust patches in various places

Fail 6 Oct 2021 104,922 miles

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

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

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

rust patches in various places

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,135 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp aims faded

rear diff noise

rust & corrosion patches

Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamp aims faded

rear diff noise

rust & corrosion patches

Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,394 miles

aims slightly faded

rust patches

slight noise in steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2019 97,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

aims slightly faded

rust patches

slight noise in steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,637 miles

rust patches

Fail 4 Apr 2018 93,637 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Braking system leaking both rear hub areas (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rust patches

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,408 miles

headlamp aims faded

slight oil leaks (engine, gearbox, front and rear axels)

small rust patches

Fail 5 Apr 2017 90,407 miles

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

headlamp aims faded

slight oil leaks (engine, gearbox, front and rear axels)

small rust patches

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,408 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,527 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 78,526 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,239 miles

screen damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,992 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,613 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,100 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 46,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,313 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 38,313 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,240 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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H16 DET is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This 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 H16 DET, 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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H16 DET is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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