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X397 CDV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,189 mi
Last recorded142,189 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 CDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 142,189 miles

E M L LIGHT NO

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 142,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

E M L LIGHT NO

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 134,435 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 134,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 128,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 121,052 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 111,128 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 111,128 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,937 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 89,790 miles

front pads 75% worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 76,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 61,560 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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X397 CDV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X397 CDV, 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 X397 CDV registered?

X397 CDV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X397 CDV safe to buy?

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