1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · V43 JCV
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 158,098 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,098 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
V43 JCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 158,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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V43 JCV Mileage History
- 10/09/2024147,928 mi
- 11/09/2024147,928 mi
- 11/09/2025153,447 mi+5,519 mi
- 18/09/2025153,510 mi+63 mi
- 11/09/2026158,098 mi+4,588 mi
Average of roughly 5,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V43 JCV 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 (V43 JCV) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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