1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

124 MOT tests in 2024. 62.9% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time62.9%
Failed or needed repairs37.1%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 124 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.4%
  9. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.4%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis21.0%
  2. Lights & electrics16.9%
  3. Suspension16.9%
  4. Brakes14.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags5.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 62.9% of 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 124 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).