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B3 TJA

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,588 mi
Last recorded103,588 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 TJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,588 miles

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 103,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,477 miles

Nearside 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 31 Aug 2010 98,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 41,445 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 84,569 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 84,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 122,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

vehicle out of fuel

Pass 17 May 2006 80,669 miles

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

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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B3 TJA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B3 TJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 TJA registered?

B3 TJA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is B3 TJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 TJA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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