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J5 SCD

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 SCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 128,004 miles

black sealant under the vehicle (front to back)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,914 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,915 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 113,915 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 107,913 miles

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 front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,090 miles

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Extensive corrosion underneath.

Front brake pads look low.

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 101,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Brake pipe going from rear brake valve to rear hose is corroding.

Brake pipe going from rear hose to o/s rear wheel cylinder is corroding.

Extensive corrosion underneath.

Front brake pads look low.

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,232 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Metal brake pipes to & from rear valve & across rear axle are corroding.

Rear tyres are close to the limit & n/s has metal in the tread.

Wiper rubbers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,560 miles

<eetal brake pipes at rear corroding.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in various places at rear.

Front brake pads look low.

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 79,309 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper

Pass 2 Oct 2008 79,309 miles

rear wiper

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,044 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tail gate door handle broken

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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J5 SCD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J5 SCD, 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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J5 SCD is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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