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W643 DHJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,853 mi
Last recorded44,853 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW643 DHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 44,853 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 104,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 103,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,214 miles

engine oil leak

offside front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,214 miles

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

all tyres cracked in tread

engine oil leak

offside front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,443 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside front drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 97,684 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 97,684 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,020 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 91,020 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,078 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,019 miles

engine slightly noisy

nsr tyre worn on edge

pinhole in tailpipe

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,636 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,960 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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W643 DHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W643 DHJ, 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 W643 DHJ registered?

W643 DHJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W643 DHJ safe to buy?

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