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8550XV74

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,094 mi
Last recorded187,094 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8550XV74
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 187,094 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 187,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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8550XV74 is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 67,953 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 8550XV74, 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 23 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 8550XV74 registered?

8550XV74 is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is 8550XV74 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8550XV74 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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