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X378 FRE

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,224 mi
Last recorded81,224 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 FRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chasis/springs/subframe/members/shockers heaily corroded

rear shocker rubber bushes deterioated not resulting in movement

Fail 12 Nov 2014 81,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chasis/springs/subframe/members/shockers heaily corroded

rear shocker rubber bushes deterioated not resulting in movement

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,086 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 80,086 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,526 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s front tyre perished.

o/s n/s inner/outter sills been repaired/under sealed.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 77,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s front tyre perished.

o/s n/s inner/outter sills been repaired/under sealed.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 70,158 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,467 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,378 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 55,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,571 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 47,571 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,005 miles

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

boot door handle brocken

Fail 8 Dec 2005 31,168 miles

O/S Rear Tyre Showing Slight Perishing

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Very Slight Leak From Exhaust Tail Pipe Section

Very Slight Play In O/S Rear Wheel Bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,168 miles

O/S Rear Tyre Showing Slight Perishing

Very Slight Leak From Exhaust Tail Pipe Section

Very Slight Play In O/S Rear Wheel Bearing

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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X378 FRE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X378 FRE, 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 X378 FRE registered?

X378 FRE is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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