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X601 VYJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,062 mi
Last recorded123,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 VYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 123,062 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 121,202 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 118,723 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,630 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 112,645 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 111,375 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 111,375 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,115 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,115 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

freeplay in both front hubs

n/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

freeplay in both front hubs

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,931 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 60,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,287 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edge

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

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

Noise from engine, poss alternater or power steering pump further investigation needed

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,287 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edge

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

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

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

Noise from engine, poss alternater or power steering pump further investigation needed

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,827 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,083 miles

Small crack in drivers rear reflector unit not affecting operation at time of test.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 52,083 miles

Small crack in drivers rear reflector unit not affecting operation at time of test.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 42,213 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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X601 VYJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X601 VYJ, 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 X601 VYJ registered?

X601 VYJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X601 VYJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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