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R99 EME

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,353 mi
Last recorded94,353 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 EME
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,353 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,321 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUT RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,923 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 72,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,177 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 66,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,426 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 54,796 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

airbag lamp on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,796 miles

airbag lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,365 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,356 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,974 miles

air bag light lighting intermittently.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 48,973 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light lighting intermittently.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,816 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,050 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 41,905 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,143 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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R99 EME is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R99 EME, 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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R99 EME is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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