2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · S49 RAH
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 42,824 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S49 RAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 42,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S49 RAH 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 (S49 RAH) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S49 RAH Mileage History
- 26/09/202240,076 mi
- 19/09/202341,418 mi+1,342 mi
- 20/09/202442,152 mi+734 mi
- 20/09/202442,152 mi
- 02/09/202542,824 mi+672 mi
Average of roughly 936 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
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- Transfer Case or 4WD Engagement StiffnessModerate
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- Chassis Underbody CorrosionModerate
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