1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · V279 FAL
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 96,213 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1998cc
V279 FAL Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2009
- 96,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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V279 FAL Mileage History
- 12/06/200673,280 mi
- 12/06/200784,143 mi+10,863 mi
- 12/06/200784,143 mi
- 03/06/200890,209 mi+6,066 mi
- 02/06/200996,208 mi+5,999 mi
- 03/06/200996,213 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,705 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
V279 FAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara (V279 FAL) between June 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.