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KJI 189

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,729 mi
Last recorded106,729 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJI 189
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Outer boot handle missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff very damp

Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (235/60r16) (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Outer boot handle missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear diff very damp

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,108 miles

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

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

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

general chassis corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2016 104,108 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

general chassis corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,369 miles

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 101,369 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,957 miles

Oil leak

Play in o/s steering arm

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 93,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2012 93,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,583 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc worn & lipped

Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,583 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc worn & lipped

Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,095 miles

Front pads low

Oil leak

Rear Diff leaking

Vehicle presented with roofbox installed

Pass 18 Jul 2009 85,946 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 80,629 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 76,800 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 69,089 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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KJI 189 is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KJI 189, 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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KJI 189 is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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