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W551 JBA

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,092 mi
Last recorded75,092 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 JBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 75,092 miles

Offside Front offside front seatbelt slightly frayd

Fail 31 Aug 2019 75,092 miles

Offside Front offside front seatbelt slightly frayd

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emissions too high repaired B. price (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing area corroded

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,401 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,952 miles

Nearside Front inner wing area corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

vehicle generally rusty underneath

Fail 4 Oct 2017 55,949 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front inner wing area corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

vehicle generally rusty underneath

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust rubber is broken put pipe still sufficiently supported

Pass 27 Jun 2015 43,863 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,921 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,133 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,706 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 37,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2010 33,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,660 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 28,660 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 25,651 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,651 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 21,883 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,883 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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W551 JBA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W551 JBA, 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 W551 JBA registered?

W551 JBA is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W551 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W551 JBA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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