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X189 JBV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,245 mi
Last recorded112,245 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 112,245 miles

engine mangement light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heat shield around exhaust front pipe and cat insecure

high intensity brake light has 1 bulb not working

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight travel on handbrake

spare tyre below legel limit

Fail 15 Oct 2010 112,245 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine mangement light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

heat shield around exhaust front pipe and cat insecure

high intensity brake light has 1 bulb not working

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,517 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 87,517 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 151,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 151,121 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,059 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 70,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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X189 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X189 JBV, 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 X189 JBV registered?

X189 JBV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X189 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X189 JBV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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