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A18 JNH

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,880 mi
Last recorded123,880 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 123,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,598 miles

Front both front tyre wear inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,636 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 116,636 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rears (marked with chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 113,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 107,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion Corrosion at OSF body mount. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak.

Slight blowing at exhaust front pipes.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 101,594 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Corrosion at OSF body mount. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak.

Slight blowing at exhaust front pipes.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,849 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 95,849 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 30 Oct 2015 92,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 87,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 82,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 76,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,582 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,364 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 57,210 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 57,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 47,457 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 34,245 miles

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

front brake pads.

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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A18 JNH is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 72,950 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 A18 JNH, 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 25 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 A18 JNH registered?

A18 JNH is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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