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W309 CHJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,780 mi
Last recorded130,780 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 CHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 130,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 126,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear before valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamps slightly frosted

Pass 16 May 2017 121,072 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 121,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 117,773 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 117,752 miles

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

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

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

emissions not tested due to engine overheating and noisy

Pass 14 May 2015 117,497 miles

metal brake pipes corroding in places

Pass 18 Apr 2014 114,857 miles

both rear tyres low tread 3mm

o/s front tyre low tread 3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,836 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center caps fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2013 140,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center caps fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 94,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake discs are worn and slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 94,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake discs are worn and slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2012 93,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 78,560 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 78,560 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2010 77,149 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres cracking /perishing on walls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs lipped/ worn

Front brake discs showing slight distortion

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2010 77,149 miles

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front and n/s/r tyres cracking /perishing on walls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs lipped/ worn

Front brake discs showing slight distortion

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,206 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Centre consol loose

Front brake pads worn down to limit

Nearside rear seat belt stalk webbing damaged slightly

Pass 9 May 2008 52,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 52,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,379 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 42,882 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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W309 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W309 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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W309 CHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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