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X289 MSL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,387 mi
Last recorded82,387 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 MSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2013 82,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake pads are thin

Front exhaust thin in places

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,178 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,178 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,135 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,653 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 66,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,588 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,807 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 57,796 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 42,746 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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X289 MSL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X289 MSL, 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 X289 MSL registered?

X289 MSL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X289 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X289 MSL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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