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X286 EVS

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,267 mi
Last recorded85,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 EVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s plus old aged ; advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

front n/o plate slightly obscured by bull bar

general transmission noise when driving ??

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover rusty ;

rear tailgate door limited operation ;

Fail 1 Oct 2020 85,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s plus old aged ; advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

front n/o plate slightly obscured by bull bar

general transmission noise when driving ??

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover rusty ;

rear tailgate door limited operation ;

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,036 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ; (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x 2 outer ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s down to twi plus old aged (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front n/o plate slightly obscured by nudge bar

general transmission noise when driving ??

nearside rear shock dust cover rusty ;

rear tail gate door operation limited

Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,036 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ; (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x 2 outer ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s down to twi plus old aged (5.2.3 (e))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front n/o plate slightly obscured by nudge bar

general transmission noise when driving ??

nearside rear shock dust cover rusty ;

rear tail gate door operation limited

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,863 miles

Central brake light not working

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate partially obscured

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and centre of the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear position lights dimming with indicators on

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,679 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate partially obscured

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

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

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

Rear Outer door handle missing

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate slightly obscured

boot handle damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2016 82,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate slightly obscured

boot handle damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,069 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back door handle damaged

front number plate slightly obscured

secondhand front brake discs fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

back door handle damaged

front number plate slightly obscured

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,152 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery loose but not insecure

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,424 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 70,310 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,755 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,216 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,193 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 46,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,237 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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X286 EVS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X286 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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X286 EVS is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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