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K88 RJL

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,481 mi
Last recorded123,481 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 RJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,481 miles

Offside Rear fuel line damaged

play in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear fuel line damaged

brake fluid on min

engine sump plug leaking

no coolant in expansion bottle

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 106,169 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both headlights slightly deteioated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,077 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,845 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,463 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 63,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,213 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

surface corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,844 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 48,844 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,324 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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K88 RJL is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K88 RJL, 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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K88 RJL is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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