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X289 TAO

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,300 mi
Last recorded116,300 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 TAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,300 miles

Front flange on exhaust(cat to front section) deteriorated.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 116,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front flange on exhaust(cat to front section) deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 110,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 110,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,642 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 92,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,986 miles

EM LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

oil leak from filter

Fail 14 Apr 2008 80,986 miles

EM LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from filter

Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,755 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 54,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X289 TAO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver 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 TAO, 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 TAO registered?

X289 TAO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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