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AO51 CHJ

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara72,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,130 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,286 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,819 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,096 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,467 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,103 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 52,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,418 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,135 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 44,135 miles

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

o/s front tyre has low tread on the edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,761 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 39,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,765 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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AO51 CHJ is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AO51 CHJ, 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 AO51 CHJ registered?

AO51 CHJ is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AO51 CHJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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