MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy blowing in places (7.1.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper seating cup (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak around engine areas ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
both sides outer sill panels rusted through [not considered structural as chassis leg construction]
exhaust all system poor and rusty
footbrake efforts poor at 50% and overall just legal
general underbody corrosion to all areas
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre propshaft uj worn.
Nearside Rear lens broken.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
age cracking to suspension rubbers
front discs corroded
oil leak
rear coil springs corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
age cracking to suspension rubbers
front discs corroded
oil leak
rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear light lense damaged
slight run out front discs
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear light lense damaged
slight run out front discs
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
both rear tyres just on legal + perished
both rear tyres just on legal + perished
How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X129 FCR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 X129 FCR, 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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X129 FCR is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 September 2000.
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