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X8 TAR

2008 Suzuki SX4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,115 mi
Last recorded80,115 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Suzuki SX462,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 TAR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSX4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 80,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 74,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,428 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 72,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 67,973 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 63,965 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 63,963 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield rattle

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,676 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 61,676 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 57,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 47,656 miles

Breather fault

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,009 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,060 miles

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)

front tyres splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,296 miles

all tyres slightly perishing

rear tyres worn on outter edges but not within testable tread area

Fail 25 Jun 2013 38,296 miles

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

all tyres slightly perishing

rear tyres worn on outter edges but not within testable tread area

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,407 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear tyres slightly perished

wipers smearing and juddery

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,201 miles

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

How Reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

Based on 587,968 MOT tests across 47,332 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
47,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 10,592
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,892
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,147
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X8 TAR is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki SX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 62,136 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SX4 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 10,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X8 TAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Suzuki SX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X8 TAR registered?

X8 TAR is a 2008 Suzuki SX4, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is X8 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 TAR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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