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S23 VDB

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,593 mi
Last recorded90,593 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara85,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 VDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,420 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded not within proscribed area

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not within proscribed area, close to body mounting but not affecting security.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 89,420 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded not within proscribed area

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not within proscribed area, close to body mounting but not affecting security.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,048 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 88,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,000 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,972 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine / sump ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,373 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,960 miles

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

bad oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 1 Dec 2015 78,950 miles

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

bad oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,068 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,837 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering rack boots damp

corrosion developing in chassis

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

front discs corroded on insides

front pads look to be getting low

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering rack boots damp

corrosion developing in chassis

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

front discs corroded on insides

front pads look to be getting low

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,151 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,368 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 59,367 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,607 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,536 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads look low

Pass 19 Oct 2005 41,976 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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S23 VDB is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S23 VDB, 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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S23 VDB is a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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