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X286 RST

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 RST
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,153 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front cv joints have slight movement in them

engine misfiring

exhaust corroded

front number plate has cracks

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f brake hose second hand fitted and corroded

offside aim on bottom marker

offside front wheel stiff

oil leak on engine

slight judder on front brakes

unable to check welding properly

underneath vehicle corroded

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 8 Apr 2011 96,151 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front cv joints have slight movement in them

engine misfiring

front number plate has cracks

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside aim on bottom marker

offside front wheel stiff

oil leak on engine

slight judder on front brakes

underneath vehicle corroded

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 9 Mar 2011 96,150 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

all chassis legs corroded

all underneath floor corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2009 81,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,181 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,611 miles

exhaust system rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

oil sump corroded and leaking

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 RST is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RST, 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 X286 RST registered?

X286 RST is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X286 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for X286 RST shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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