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X361 BNE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 BNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 141,480 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 141,480 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,345 miles

horn on separate switch on dash

tow ball not fitted on at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2014 129,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

horn on separate switch on dash

tow ball not fitted on at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2014 129,316 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

horn on separete switch on dash

number plate lights dim

vehicle generally rusty on underside

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,642 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 123,544 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,140 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 119,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 141,629 miles

ns rear of inner sill small hole

Fail 15 Feb 2011 114,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

ns rear of inner sill small hole

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,758 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 108,356 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 108,356 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 97,876 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 76,287 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 74,617 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 26,906 miles

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

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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X361 BNE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 X361 BNE, 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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X361 BNE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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