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X227 FGT

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,428 mi
Last recorded132,428 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 FGT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 132,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

handbrake long travel

offside rear light unit is damaged

rad is in very poor condition

rear axle is leaking oil

Fail 28 Sep 2009 132,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

handbrake long travel

offside rear light unit is damaged

rad is in very poor condition

rear axle is leaking oil

Pass 19 Sep 2008 123,958 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 123,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 113,897 miles

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

front side windows excessively tinted,this vehicle could be stopped by the police and taken off the road by vosa. non testable item

o/s/r side light lens cracked not showing white light

Fail 27 Sep 2007 113,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front side windows excessively tinted,this vehicle could be stopped by the police and taken off the road by vosa. non testable item

o/s/r side light lens cracked not showing white light

Pass 25 Sep 2006 95,097 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 95,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked.

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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X227 FGT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 X227 FGT, 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 X227 FGT registered?

X227 FGT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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