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D12 JRC

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,525 mi
Last recorded166,525 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 JRC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 166,525 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 154,155 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 154,073 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 136,170 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 136,136 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,282 miles

Front Outer Outer CV boots perishing (front)

General corrosion to underside, undersealed in places

Low coolant

Offside Front Brakes slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle underside muddy/dirty. Unable to fully examine brake pipes/hoses etc

Fail 1 Nov 2017 127,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Outer Outer CV boots perishing (front)

General corrosion to underside, undersealed in places

Low coolant

Offside Front Brakes slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle underside muddy/dirty. Unable to fully examine brake pipes/hoses etc

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,797 miles

All coil springs & suspension components heavily corroded

All under side brake pipes heavily painted preventing full inspection

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

Chassis & front & rear suspension mounting points heavily corroded

Coolant level below minimum

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bush's badly perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S, boots perished (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Front & N/S/Rear upper shock absorber mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Front Wheel bearings slightly noisy

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In engine bay area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sway bar bracket on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S effected by indicators, brake lights also slightly effected (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S, bush's perished (2.7.4)

Spare wheel fitted to N/S/Rear but wheel/tyre of same size as original

Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All 4 centre out riggers & all 4centre body mountings on base of body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 120,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, along chassis , leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking Rear of front to rear brake pipe on O/S of chassis (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front & Rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member next to wishbone mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front & Rear outer sill, detached from inner sill & corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S & O/S, across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All coil springs & suspension components heavily corroded

All under side brake pipes heavily painted preventing full inspection

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

Chassis & front & rear suspension mounting points heavily corroded

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint of Centre silencer to Catalyst converter (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All bush's badly perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S, boots perished (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Front & N/S/Rear upper shock absorber mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Front Wheel bearings slightly noisy

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In engine bay area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sway bar bracket on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S effected by indicators, brake lights also slightly effected (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S, bush's perished (2.7.4)

Spare wheel fitted to N/S/Rear but wheel/tyre of same size as original

Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All 4 centre out riggers & all 4centre body mountings on base of body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,866 miles

Driveshaft gaiters perrished

Front anti roll bar bushes perrished

N/s/r tyre hard on legal limit of 1.6mm (recommend replacement asap)

Nearside Front outer door sill extensively welded and undersealed (true condition not checkable )

Offside Front outer door sill extensively welding and undersealed (true condition not detectable ))

front exhaust to catalyst joint very corroded but not leaking

lambda exhaust emisions just passed (due to leaks on exhaust)

rear and centre exhaust joints slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 110,401 miles

Corrosion forming on n/s/f of outer door sill (outside prescribed areas)

Extensive welding effected to vehicle

N/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 12 Sep 2014 110,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion forming on n/s/f of outer door sill (outside prescribed areas)

Extensive welding effected to vehicle

N/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in nearside front outer sill,away from prescribed areas

Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,636 miles

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 8 Feb 2013 102,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,066 miles

fuel gauge reading excessively low?

handbrake trim loose

welding repairs effected to sills

Fail 15 Sep 2011 97,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

fuel gauge reading excessively low?

handbrake travel on the limit,advise attention

handbrake trim loose

slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link,advise renewing

welding repairs effected to sills

Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,943 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 89,937 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,952 miles

corrosion to n/s sill

corrosion to o/s sill and small hole 40mm outside of prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,666 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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D12 JRC is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 D12 JRC, 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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D12 JRC is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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