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DEZ 7579

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,257 mi
Last recorded91,257 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 7579
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded in various places

Fail 16 Apr 2019 91,256 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody corroded in various places

Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes x2 across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 85,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure anti-roll bar d bush bracket bent, securing bolt sheered (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes x2 across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,051 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 77,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,061 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 73,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,258 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,197 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 64,746 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,535 miles

rear washers inop

Fail 15 Apr 2010 61,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear washers inop

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,056 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,445 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,414 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 47,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 47,701 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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DEZ 7579 is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DEZ 7579, 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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What year was DEZ 7579 registered?

DEZ 7579 is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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