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W203 LAJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,054 mi
Last recorded91,054 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 LAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,054 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,353 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,720 miles

offside front tyre wearing off

Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing off

Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,498 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 78,497 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,837 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 68,836 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,809 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 68,798 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,502 miles

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

rust on rear fuel lines

slight bind o/s/f brake & pads low

Pass 23 May 2008 61,816 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 57,813 miles

very heavy rust on mainthrough and rear brake pipes

Pass 16 May 2006 49,864 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2005 39,896 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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W203 LAJ 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 W203 LAJ, 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 W203 LAJ registered?

W203 LAJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W203 LAJ safe to buy?

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