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W689 JBJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,436 mi
Last recorded92,436 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 JBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,436 miles

Central exhaust box has minor leak and has been repaired.

Engine smoke when cold.

Inner sill areas corroded.

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection not possible.

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded.

towbar electrics have been removed.

Fail 8 Sep 2021 92,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust box has minor leak and has been repaired.

Engine smoke when cold.

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

Inner sill areas corroded.

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection not possible.

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded.

towbar electrics have been removed.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,594 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,530 miles

Offside front sill slightly damaged.

Offside front sill slightly damaged.

Rear brake imbalance only just met.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,694 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe coated in grease

Pass 10 Jun 2014 66,616 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 63,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe greased

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,429 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipe greased

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,784 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust centre box outer skin corroding and has a mounting broken

general light corrosion appearing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,292 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,295 miles

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

Front disks slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,689 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,616 miles

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

O/S/F brake binding

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,159 miles

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

brake pads low on o/s/f

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,621 miles

Middle part of exhaust system starting to corrode

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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W689 JBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W689 JBJ, 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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W689 JBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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