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W974 XBM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,302 mi
Last recorded143,302 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 XBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 143,302 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front to offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded close to excess

heavy corrosion offside front floor box section

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front outer CV boot deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion nearside front floor box section

Fail 31 Aug 2017 143,237 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front to offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded close to excess

heavy corrosion offside front floor box section

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front outer CV boot deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion nearside front floor box section

Pass 9 Sep 2016 136,083 miles

Front to Rear metal brake pipe (@ rear to flexi hose) corroded

General surface corrosion to chassis rails (rears more so)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 118,636 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

chassis corroded

inner sils and bodymounts corroded

nearside front brake has a bind

nearside front tyre badly crackin on inner sidewall

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 118,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

chassis corroded

inner sils and bodymounts corroded

nearside front brake has a bind

nearside front tyre badly crackin on inner sidewall

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,610 miles

Oil leaks

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

Centre / Rear exhaust box corroded (heavy)

Coil springs corroded

Offside front metal brake pipe from flexi hoses corroded

Offside rear tyre worn (heavy) on 'inner' edge -close to excess-

Rear chassis rails /legs corroded (slight)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 105,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

All rear metal brake pipes corroded

Centre / Rear exhaust box corroded (heavy)

Coil springs corroded

Offside front metal brake pipe from flexi hoses corroded

Offside rear tyre worn (heavy) on 'inner' edge -close to excess-

Oil leaks

Rear chassis rails /legs corroded (slight)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 99,347 miles

back box outer skin

battery insecure

front cv boot very poor & heavry cracked no leaks

n/s/f poor pattern

various pipes poor

Pass 25 Feb 2012 93,833 miles

battery inscure

exhaust box outer skin

n/s cv boot poor

various pipes poor

Pass 19 Feb 2011 85,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 77,142 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2008 63,492 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 63,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,288 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 56,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

aux belt noisy

drivers seat belt starting to fluff

exhaust corroded

front wheels starting to bind

Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,638 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W974 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W974 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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W974 XBM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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