1996 Suzuki Vitara 2.0L Petrol · P858 GMD
1996 Suzuki Vitara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 149,817 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1998cc
P858 GMD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2013
- 149,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P858 GMD Mileage History
- 13/01/200670,625 mi
- 10/01/200779,405 mi+8,780 mi
- 07/01/200887,035 mi+7,630 mi
- 10/01/200887,035 mi
- 22/01/200999,960 mi+12,925 mi
- 28/01/2009100,111 mi+151 mi
- 25/01/2010114,523 mi+14,412 mi
- 02/02/2011127,824 mi+13,301 mi
- 04/02/2011127,857 mi+33 mi
- 03/02/2012139,118 mi+11,261 mi
- 07/02/2012139,145 mi+27 mi
- 02/05/2013149,817 mi+10,672 mi
- 02/05/2013149,817 mi
Average of roughly 10,849 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
P858 GMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Suzuki Vitara (P858 GMD) between January 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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