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AJ51 GNV

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,298 mi
Last recorded79,298 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 79,298 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded On the load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 72,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,438 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 69,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,437 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,417 miles

engine light on

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,994 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,800 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 18,496 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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AJ51 GNV is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ51 GNV, 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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AJ51 GNV is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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