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X291 EKJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,881 mi
Last recorded125,881 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 EKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,881 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 125,881 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake need adjusting

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 118,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

hand brake need adjusting

oil leak

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 114,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate is partly obscurred by the tow hook

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated but still secured and not leaking any gases

Pass 24 Nov 2014 114,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate is partly obscurred by the tow hook

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated but still secured and not leaking any gases

Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 101,528 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

nearside front windscreen wiper blade smearing

Fail 15 Nov 2012 101,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

nearside front windscreen wiper blade smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 97,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 96,175 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 96,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 89,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 82,788 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,974 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2007 71,974 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,015 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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X291 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X291 EKJ, 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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X291 EKJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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