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R88 FDT

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,580 mi
Last recorded112,580 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 FDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 103,770 miles

offside front rack end slight play

rear brake pipes slight corrossion

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,886 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 93,886 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,319 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 72,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 47,317 miles

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

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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R88 FDT is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R88 FDT, 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 R88 FDT registered?

R88 FDT is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is R88 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 FDT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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