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XIL 5709

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,287 mi
Last recorded186,287 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 5709
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 186,287 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear to brake load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

front wipers smearing

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 178,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 170,479 miles

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

slight movement in both rear shock absorber top bushes

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Fail 5 May 2015 170,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight movement in both rear shock absorber top bushes

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 4 Jul 2014 151,838 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

rear door handle broken but still can be opened

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 126,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch and rear inner sills badly corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

wiper blades need changing soon

Pass 6 Jul 2012 102,852 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 102,850 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,473 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 90,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,074 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 79,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,612 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 65,612 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,210 miles

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

front brakes kicking slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,395 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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XIL 5709 is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XIL 5709, 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 XIL 5709 registered?

XIL 5709 is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is XIL 5709 safe to buy?

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