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R3 PLH

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,445 mi
Last recorded147,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 PLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 147,445 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 143,421 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 143,421 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 139,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,116 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 133,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 126,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,581 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,302 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,993 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 72,745 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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R3 PLH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R3 PLH, 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 R3 PLH registered?

R3 PLH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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