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S223 SRL

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

157,802 mi
Last recorded157,802 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 SRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 157,802 miles

o/s/f strut top mount area corroded

slight brake shuder

slight play in steering arms

Fail 25 Aug 2015 157,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f strut top mount area corroded

slight brake shuder

slight play in steering arms

Fail 20 Aug 2015 157,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tow bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed due to being insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 149,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2014 149,898 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 140,724 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 140,724 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 133,292 miles

rear floor and sills coroded

slight play in steering arms

Fail 28 Aug 2012 133,292 miles

Front Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear floor and sills coroded

slight play in steering arms

Pass 2 Sep 2011 122,504 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides floor & chassi corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 23,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides floor & chassi corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 117,624 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 117,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

Fail 7 Dec 2010 117,245 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 112,904 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 112,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 106,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 99,640 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 99,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2006 91,812 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 91,812 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,842 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 84,842 miles

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

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

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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S223 SRL is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 S223 SRL, 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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S223 SRL is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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