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AO08 LOF

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,031 mi
Last recorded140,031 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 140,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 130,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 130,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under car. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 120,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,139 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 100,584 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,029 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,029 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage FRONT BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,745 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 75,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,674 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on edge of tread but still within legal limit.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,674 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

n/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on edge of tread but still within legal limit.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,161 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,123 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,027 miles

Nearside front tyre low outer edge

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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AO08 LOF is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO08 LOF, 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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AO08 LOF is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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