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W266 CHJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,706 mi
Last recorded127,706 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 CHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 127,706 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Please note, having tyres of different sizes between axles may cause transmission and or handling issues, advise they are fitted as a set.

front exhaust system has severe localised corrosion

severe localised corrosion on all suspension components

Fail 12 Oct 2023 127,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust system has severe localised corrosion

severe localised corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2022 122,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear body mountings

slight free play in brake pedal

Fail 15 Sep 2022 122,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear body mountings

slight free play in brake pedal

Pass 29 Sep 2021 120,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 118,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 116,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 116,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 10 Sep 2018 113,386 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 May 2016 112,468 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 112,345 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust box missing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 107,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,251 miles

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,686 miles

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

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

exhaust rear pipe missing

side steps corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rear pipe missing

side steps corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 85,657 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,166 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,766 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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W266 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W266 CHJ, 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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W266 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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