MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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