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A26 NOL

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,667 mi
Last recorded46,667 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 NOL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 46,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 39,206 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills both front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 39,193 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside INNER SILLS CORRODED FRONT TO REAR

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,176 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILLS CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,152 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 11 Sep 2018 39,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs poor

Pass 12 Sep 2016 38,891 miles

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

front brakes have slight bind

front discs poor

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside and Nearside rear body mountings slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front brake disc`s,inner surface pitted.

slight corrosion around nearside rear body mount.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,658 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 35,655 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,707 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and wearing edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion both front brake discs

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,242 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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A26 NOL is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 85,758 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 A26 NOL, 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 27 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 A26 NOL registered?

A26 NOL is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is A26 NOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 NOL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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