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N12 JMO

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,031 mi
Last recorded71,031 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 JMO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,031 miles

general chassis corrosion noted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 71,007 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

general chassis corrosion noted

n/s/f drop link boot deterioated

slight front brake imbalance noted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 57,599 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 57,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,027 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

talegate handle broken, can still open from outside

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,540 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes slighty pitted

all fuel lines and fuel tank pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking on treads

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake pipes starting to rust

rear suspension bushes starting to detach

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 35,756 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,430 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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N12 JMO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N12 JMO, 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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N12 JMO is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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