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X971 EPP

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,337 mi
Last recorded132,337 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 EPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 132,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,294 miles

both front c,v boots perishing. both front head light lenses deteriated. offside front steering arm has slight play.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 124,530 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/side rear tyre wearing on inside

o/side rear tyre getting low in center

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2014 121,675 miles

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

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

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on minside

Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,827 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 114,130 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 114,112 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 108,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 102,323 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 96,189 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Nov 2009 96,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2008 85,357 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 75,096 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 64,150 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 64,511 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 55,316 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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X971 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 X971 EPP, 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 X971 EPP registered?

X971 EPP is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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