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X978 CTH

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,903 mi
Last recorded75,903 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 CTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to rear chassis, spring mountings and other areas, but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,156 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 72,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,751 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 63,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,725 miles

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

General corrosion to underbody components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 44,726 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,891 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 31,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,470 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,618 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 22,168 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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X978 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 X978 CTH, 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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X978 CTH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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