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X331 RST

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 RST
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,153 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear damage to tyre sidewall

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dirt/debris restricting full inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch beneath battery (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg at shock mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear damage to tyre sidewall

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ALL (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dirt/debris restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

Tow bar weakened by corrosion

Vehicle structure weakened by corrosion (Body and Chassis)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,768 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Anti-roll bar mounting point on the chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Anti-roll bar mounting point on the chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm bushes perished

Tow bar weakened by corrosion

Vehicle structure weakened by corrosion (Body and Chassis)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,915 miles

Chassis corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Vehicle's structure weakened by corrison

Fail 16 Mar 2016 90,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Chassis corroded

Oil filter leaking

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Vehicle's structure weakened by corrison

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,804 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

filler vent pipe insecure

front cross member corroded

front struts corroded

rear shockers corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,659 miles

vehicle structore weakened by corrotion

Pass 18 Mar 2013 86,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis weakened by corrosion

fuel tank tray corroded

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

vehicle body weakened by corrosion, and both sill panels and rear wheelarches have been weld repaired

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,009 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded at rear

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded at rear

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,999 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both sill panels have been weld repaired

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2011 83,996 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,848 miles

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2010 82,844 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,515 miles

both fuel pipes corroded at tank

Fail 10 Mar 2009 81,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,862 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 79,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel supply pipe corroded but not leaking at present

Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel supply pipe corroded but not leaking at this point

Pass 21 Feb 2006 62,404 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease n/s front outer anti roll bar link slight wear replace in near future

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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X331 RST is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X331 RST, 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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X331 RST is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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