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W801 JVV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,326 mi
Last recorded114,326 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW801 JVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,326 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 114,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 110,188 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 110,163 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2013 109,929 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 98,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 89,861 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 89,605 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 77,229 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 77,213 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

spare tyre worn and split on outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,270 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,243 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,044 miles

all four tyres starting to crack & perish

exhaust back pipe cover loose

inside face brake disc slightly worn

Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All four tyres starting to crack and perish

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

exhaust back pipe cover loose

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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W801 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W801 JVV, 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 W801 JVV registered?

W801 JVV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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