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X542 LGV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,660 mi
Last recorded100,660 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 LGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,660 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,524 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 93,696 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f inner sill corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f inner sill corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,624 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outer sill & n/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

rear brake performance slightly uneven

Fail 17 Nov 2010 85,535 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outer sill & n/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

rear brake performance slightly uneven

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,459 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,007 miles

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,746 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 52,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 43,998 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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X542 LGV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X542 LGV, 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 X542 LGV registered?

X542 LGV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X542 LGV safe to buy?

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