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X208 SSM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,578 mi
Last recorded162,578 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 SSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 162,578 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 146,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 137,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 127,492 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 121,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 100,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r wheelbearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 1 Sep 2009 99,951 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r wheelbearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 28 Feb 2009 91,825 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,964 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 88,957 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 79,727 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres shoulder wear

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,852 miles

advise engine oil leak from oil filter area.

advise nearside rear tyre has a nail in it.

advise offside front tyre outer edge wearing slightly.

advise replaced torn nearside wiper blade to pass mot.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 57,492 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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X208 SSM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X208 SSM, 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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X208 SSM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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