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W285 XUR

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,012 mi
Last recorded139,012 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 XUR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2018 139,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S & O/S REAR FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADSLOW

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 19 Apr 2017 130,319 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 18 Apr 2017 130,314 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 23 Apr 2016 123,505 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 123,505 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 116,339 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER CORRODED

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 3 May 2014 108,569 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2014 108,569 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

patches of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,910 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,933 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,710 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,682 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,086 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 81,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,871 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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W285 XUR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W285 XUR, 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 W285 XUR registered?

W285 XUR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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