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P444 JSM

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,146 mi
Last recorded137,146 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 JSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 137,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 137,120 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 132,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 132,289 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 128,115 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 128,084 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 122,670 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 122,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 117,045 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 117,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 111,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,485 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 104,694 miles

Metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Sump slightly corroded (not leaking)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 103,926 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 102,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 97,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 91,394 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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P444 JSM is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P444 JSM, 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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P444 JSM is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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