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X398 FGO

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,782 mi
Last recorded116,782 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 FGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 116,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 112,159 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 112,123 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn joint rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,046 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,049 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 103,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule top of brake hose pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated top hope pipe rusted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 95,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule top of brake hose pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated top hope pipe rusted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 90,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is split and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 90,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is split and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 75,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 75,595 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,114 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Oct 2017 66,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2015 62,761 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,950 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,163 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,950 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,952 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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X398 FGO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 X398 FGO, 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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X398 FGO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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