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AJ58 DLD

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,662 mi
Last recorded84,662 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,008 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2023 82,008 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,685 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both also slightly tight to turn by hand (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody light corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,779 miles

underside and exhaust has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,687 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,235 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 47,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,789 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,320 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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AJ58 DLD is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 63,243 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 AJ58 DLD, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ58 DLD registered?

AJ58 DLD is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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