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X301 VVW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,549 mi
Last recorded126,549 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX301 VVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 126,549 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2019 126,549 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,678 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both sides front chassis showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,123 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,063 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 91,030 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,668 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front both wiperblades deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2012 81,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,805 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 77,308 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 77,308 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,535 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Feb 2009 64,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,953 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,097 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 54,097 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,807 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,668 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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X301 VVW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This 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 X301 VVW, 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 X301 VVW registered?

X301 VVW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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