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X391 CFJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX391 CFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Corrosion to exhaust

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion to body sill

Nearside Front Some corrosion to body sill

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger by body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 85,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Corrosion to exhaust

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion to body sill

Nearside Front Some corrosion to body sill

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger by body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,880 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Lead and lag on handbrake

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Plastic wheel arch covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 22 Sep 2017 82,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both wiper rubbers split

Corrosion to exhaust

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

No oil detected on dipstick

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Plastic wheel arch covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Rattling noise from engine

Slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,487 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

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

Offside windscreen washer inoperative, but sufficient water hitting screen

Oil leak ()

Plastic wheel arch covers fitted to rear, not allowing a full inspection to some testable items

Slight distortion to offside headlamp aim

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,870 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,866 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,674 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 61,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,458 miles

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

o/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Fail 1 Oct 2013 52,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,190 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,236 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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X391 CFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X391 CFJ, 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 X391 CFJ registered?

X391 CFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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