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J7 BSH

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,113 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 100,070 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door shut and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 96,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 92,428 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 92,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 78,771 miles

N,S,F and O,S,F outer cv boots perished

Pass 13 Mar 2021 74,267 miles

Front shockers corroded

O,S,R inner door sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 73,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,519 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,446 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,716 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,256 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,848 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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J7 BSH is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J7 BSH, 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 J7 BSH registered?

J7 BSH is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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