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X476 MSL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,122 mi
Last recorded107,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX476 MSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,122 miles

fuel pipes showing corrosion

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2012 107,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

fuel pipes showing corrosion

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2009 99,731 miles

all brake hose ferulls corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked and showing slight movement

exhaust system corroded and weak

front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

o/s/f door mirror case broken

rear door handle braoken

Fail 28 Mar 2009 99,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake hose ferulls corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked and showing slight movement

exhaust system corroded and weak

front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

o/s/f door mirror case broken

rear door handle braoken

Pass 12 Apr 2008

both front brake flexi ferruls corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

full floor and chassis corroded

offside front fog lamp inop

rear shockers weak

slight corosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 4 Apr 2008

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both front brake flexi ferruls corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

full floor and chassis corroded

offside front fog lamp inop

rear shockers weak

slight corosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2007 82,746 miles

both front tyre treads worn on inner edge

both rear shocker bushes cracked slightly

exhaust system showing corrosion

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside rear tyre tread low

slight play in both front antie roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2006 70,503 miles

both front brake hose ferrules showing corrosion

both rear shocker bushes cracked

exhaust system showing corrosion

rear diff slightly noisy

rear no plate cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2006 70,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

both rear shocker bushes cracked

exhaust system corroded

rear diff slightly noisy

rear no/plate cracked

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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X476 MSL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X476 MSL, 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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X476 MSL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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