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V40 LCH

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,068 mi
Last recorded113,068 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 LCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 113,068 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 113,065 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,262 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 80,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,745 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 60,744 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,392 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,626 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 42,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,626 miles

Offside front, offside rear, nearside rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack.

Rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 14 Aug 2009 42,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front, offside rear, nearside rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack.

Rear brakes slightly uneven

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,704 miles

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

all tyres perishing

small split nearside wiper

tailgate handle insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,794 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,550 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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V40 LCH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V40 LCH, 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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V40 LCH is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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