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W181 TFJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,200 mi
Last recorded128,200 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 128,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Limit valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,898 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 122,898 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,007 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 116,007 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 110,192 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,272 miles

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

both front wipers split

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,498 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 95,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,723 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 89,723 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside number plate light lens cover missing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,457 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 54,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,153 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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W181 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W181 TFJ, 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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What year was W181 TFJ registered?

W181 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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