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W191 TFJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,481 mi
Last recorded158,481 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 TFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 158,481 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2018 158,064 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2017 157,373 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2017 157,373 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2015 107,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,541 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 91,473 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test.

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

Signs of fluid loss area of nearside rear brake backplate.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 70,800 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear of tailpipe lose but not insecure. Slight exhaust leak.

Rear seat and seatbelts removed at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,621 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 57,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,064 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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W191 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W191 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 W191 TFJ registered?

W191 TFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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