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X271 HCT

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,105 mi
Last recorded127,105 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 HCT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 127,105 miles

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

both cv boots perished

emissions test close to limits

long travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Feb 2013 124,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

long travel on handbrake lever

some corrosion to both rear axle brake pipes

some pitting & corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2013 124,309 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

long travel on handbrake lever

some corrosion to both rear axle brake pipes

some pitting & corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2012 120,280 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

emissions test close to limits

engine management light on

long travel on handbrake

middle exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Fail 9 Feb 2012 120,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear axle brake pipes corroded

emissions test close to limits

engine management light on

long travel on handbrake

middle exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 17 Feb 2011 115,164 miles

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

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

long travel on handbrake

some bulbs in high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Feb 2011 115,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

long travel on handbrake

some bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2010 103,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

gearbox very noisy!!

long travel on handbrake

Fail 15 Feb 2010 103,824 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

gearbox very noisy!!

long travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,460 miles

Engine management light on

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake fluid low

Fail 10 Feb 2009 91,458 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

brake fluid low

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,722 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,974 miles

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,977 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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X271 HCT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X271 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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X271 HCT is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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