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X285 HLP

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 HLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 113,850 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 113,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 110,303 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 106,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 100,996 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 100,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,758 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 87,662 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 77,624 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit and slightly perished

o/s door and wing damaged

rear exhaust section repaired with wire but secure at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2008 61,756 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,756 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2007 56,496 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 56,493 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,170 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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X285 HLP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X285 HLP, 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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X285 HLP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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