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X257 HCT

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,059 mi
Last recorded117,059 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 HCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 117,059 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 117,059 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,778 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,778 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,232 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 95,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 87,373 miles

damage to o/s/r lamp

Pass 31 Dec 2012 77,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,307 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,147 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,871 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 26,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,870 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 6,326 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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X257 HCT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X257 HCT, 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 X257 HCT registered?

X257 HCT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X257 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 HCT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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