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86 DTR

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,994 mi
Last recorded34,994 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 DTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 34,994 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 34,993 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 34,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 34,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 51,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,588 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 44,588 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 36,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,903 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 19,902 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 16,533 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 12,344 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,673 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,500 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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86 DTR is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 86 DTR, 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 14 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 86 DTR registered?

86 DTR is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is 86 DTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 86 DTR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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