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R222 SAL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 SAL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 46,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis and crossmembers corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,476 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 43,474 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,446 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 23 Aug 2017 40,446 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,897 miles

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

Offside Front wiper splitting

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing excessivly off inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,540 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,048 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,330 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,837 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 13,193 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 12,792 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall

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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R222 SAL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R222 SAL, 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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R222 SAL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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