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X291 RGG

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,864 mi
Last recorded73,864 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 RGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,864 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Aug 2016 73,863 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,981 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside and nearside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe and mounting broken (7.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing both rear seats folded down and unable to check seat belts (5.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill and rear wheel arch end section (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis at anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 61,121 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 61,121 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,473 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,698 miles

oil keak at filter

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,406 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 55,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,459 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 53,457 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,349 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,343 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 49,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 37,226 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 31,448 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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X291 RGG is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RGG, 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 RGG is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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