2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · NA08 SVR
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 144,056 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA08 SVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 144,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA08 SVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (NA08 SVR) between February 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
NA08 SVR Mileage History
- 24/02/2022133,375 mi
- 07/03/2023135,661 mi+2,286 mi
- 10/03/2023135,689 mi+28 mi
- 20/07/2023136,329 mi+640 mi
- 18/07/2024144,056 mi+7,727 mi
Average of roughly 4,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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