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S168 HGU

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,328 mi
Last recorded132,328 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 HGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 132,328 miles

play in both front lower ball joints

play in nearside of steering

Pass 19 May 2010 127,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 127,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 124,535 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 124,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 124,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2008 116,864 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 116,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 106,104 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 106,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S168 HGU is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S168 HGU, 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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S168 HGU is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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