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AO08 RVP

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 87,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 87,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,450 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,649 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,649 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,171 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre 2.00mm

Fail 18 Sep 2013 40,951 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,951 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,329 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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AO08 RVP is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVP, 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 AO08 RVP registered?

AO08 RVP is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 RVP safe to buy?

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