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NLZ 8979

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,563 mi
Last recorded172,563 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 8979
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara XL-7 Td
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 172,563 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 172,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 169,609 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 169,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 164,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 160,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 156,840 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 156,806 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 146,021 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 145,973 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 145,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 138,783 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 132,355 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td?

Based on 656 MOT tests across 178 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,143
Miles/Year
178
On UK Roads
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NLZ 8979 is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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What year was NLZ 8979 registered?

NLZ 8979 is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td, first registered on 27 August 2004.

Is NLZ 8979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLZ 8979 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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