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AO08 RVR

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara63,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 128,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2025 120,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 120,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension Arm Mounting Onto Chassis Corroded & Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Cill Holed Outside Of Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 111,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 111,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 104,669 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Fibreglass Repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Full Inspection Can Not Be Completed Due To Plastic Covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,356 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,184 miles

under side is corroded in places

Fail 18 Jun 2021 93,184 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 88,730 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,094 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,243 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip. (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,701 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,383 miles

Front both tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,999 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 RVR is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AO08 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

AO08 RVR is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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