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J11 PEA

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 PEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 124,067 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 121,247 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,892 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,391 miles

Central Front exhaust leak

Fail 11 Nov 2021 114,391 miles

Central Front exhaust leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,180 miles

cracks in all tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,310 miles

Central Front exhaust joint rusty

rust to o/s/f and n/s/f floor serface rust to all suspension

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,446 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 105,168 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,841 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 102,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front exhaust badly corroded but not blowing

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

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

Offside Front brake disc badly scored

Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,016 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 100,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 98,027 miles

chassis surface rusting

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar, front suspension arms and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

meta brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and outer edge worn low

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

nearside rear light lens small crack

nearside rear quarter panel, bumpers and front grill slight damage

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,226 miles

chassis surface rusting

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge wearing low

offside front headlamp mountings slight movement

rear reverse lamps not working

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 14 Nov 2013 96,195 miles

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

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

chassis surface rusting

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

metal brake pipes, unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge wearing low

offside front headlamp mountings slight movement

rear reverse lamps not working

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,459 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

chassis surface rusting

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and outer edge wearing

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

rear suspension stabiliser arms bushes starting to perish

steel wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,432 miles

offside front headlamp mounting bracket cracked

auxillary belt area slight noise

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

bumpers, front grill and nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

metal brake pipes unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and outer edge wearing

nearside rear light lens small crack

rear suspension coil springs rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 74,657 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,998 miles

fr brake pads getting low

tailgate brake light poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,334 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 44,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,245 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J11 PEA is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 J11 PEA, 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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J11 PEA is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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