1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · V230 DFT
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 83,584 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V230 DFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 83,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V230 DFT 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 (V230 DFT) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
V230 DFT Mileage History
- 17/05/202370,239 mi
- 04/10/202478,646 mi+8,407 mi
- 04/10/202478,646 mi
- 21/10/202583,584 mi+4,938 mi
- 24/10/202583,584 mi
Average of roughly 5,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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