1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · T278 BNN
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 124,144 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T278 BNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 124,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T278 BNN 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 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara (T278 BNN) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Brake drum contaminated Has oil contamination. (1.1.14 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
T278 BNN Mileage History
- 03/10/2023105,360 mi
- 02/10/2024114,519 mi+9,159 mi
- 04/10/2024114,519 mi
- 26/11/2025124,144 mi+9,625 mi
- 26/11/2025124,144 mi
Average of roughly 8,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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