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X244 EVS

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,589 mi
Last recorded133,589 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX244 EVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 133,589 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear towbar bolt loose(towbar secure)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 133,589 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear towbar bolt loose(towbar secure)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 126,603 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 121,448 miles

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

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

Oil leak

under body surface corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2012 121,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

under body surface corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2012 121,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine leaking oil

front brake pads worn very low

vehicle exhaust emitting white smoke/steam

Pass 26 Oct 2010 113,964 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 113,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,985 miles

n/s rear reflector cracked

wiper blades starting to split & smear slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2009 106,985 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

n/s rear reflector cracked

wiper blades starting to split & smear slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2008 103,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 103,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 100,905 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 100,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 95,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear bottom shock bushes showing wear

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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X244 EVS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X244 EVS, 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 X244 EVS registered?

X244 EVS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X244 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X244 EVS shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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