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X499 VNW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,859 mi
Last recorded120,859 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 VNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 120,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine becoming smokey

fuel tank guard badly corroded

unable to fully inspect whole outer sill due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2013 113,093 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 104,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 97,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to chssis and vehicle floor

fuel filter and pipes excessivly corroded

noise from offside front bottom ball joint

oil sump corroded and leaking

Fail 5 May 2011 97,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to chssis and vehicle floor

fuel filter and pipes excessivly corroded

noise from offside front bottom ball joint

oil sump corroded and leaking

Pass 4 May 2010 87,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,040 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 72,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,439 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 44,441 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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X499 VNW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 X499 VNW, 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 X499 VNW registered?

X499 VNW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X499 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X499 VNW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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