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X715 SSM

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX715 SSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,198 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,090 miles

ALL OF CHASSIS RUSTING. FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS RUSTING. N/SIDE C.V BOOT PERRISHING. BRAKE FLEXYHOSE ENDS RUSTING.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 82,087 miles

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

ALL OF CHASSIS RUSTING. FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS RUSTING. N/SIDE C.V BOOT PERRISHING. BRAKE FLEXYHOSE ENDS PERRISHING.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,516 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 77,514 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,288 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs are corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,288 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs are corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,387 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 66,387 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,645 miles

engine light on

exhaust rusty

rear metal brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2007 62,362 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,275 miles

one bulb not working in high level brake light

Pass 7 Nov 2005 54,494 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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X715 SSM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X715 SSM, 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 X715 SSM registered?

X715 SSM is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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