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X678 FDL

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,411 mi
Last recorded137,411 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 FDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 137,411 miles

Body has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

EML on

Oil leak engine area ()

fuel filter at tank corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,079 miles

oil leak at sump

Fail 6 Apr 2017 134,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed at (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak at sump

Pass 8 Apr 2016 129,518 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,148 miles

ADVISORY SLIGHT TRAVEL ON FOOTBRAKE

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 117,976 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

OIL LEAKS

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 104,009 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 104,002 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,936 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,936 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,210 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 77,210 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,087 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 79,087 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,096 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,003 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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X678 FDL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X678 FDL, 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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X678 FDL is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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