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X272 MSN

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 MSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner seatbelt area has weld repair

Offside Front Inner seatbelt area has weld repair

Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,625 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,221 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower ball joints squeeking

chassis and body has been undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,221 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower ball joints squeeking

chassis and body has been undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,922 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 76,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft removed. was worn when failed

Fail 12 Feb 2013 69,597 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,424 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 61,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front axle bush worn.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front exhaust mounting insecure.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,929 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 58,871 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,717 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,046 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,015 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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X272 MSN is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X272 MSN, 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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X272 MSN is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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