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S11 LAX

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,302 mi
Last recorded132,302 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 LAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 132,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2011 132,302 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 112,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,282 miles

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

slight travel handbrake effort o/k

Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,285 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 84,285 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 72,592 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 72,593 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,156 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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S11 LAX is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S11 LAX, 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 S11 LAX registered?

S11 LAX is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S11 LAX safe to buy?

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