Suzuki Vitara
Black and Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,590 cc
L8 GGSMOT history
L8 GGS is a black and black petrol Suzuki Vitara first used on 4 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2023 and it has passed 6 of 13 MOT tests, with 1,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 May 2023
- Mileage
- 1,053 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 13
- 6 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 GGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- Vitara
- Colour
- Black and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,590 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 4 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 GGS was last recorded at 1,053 miles on 7 May 2022, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Sept 2016: 19 miles, lower than 86,617 miles on 18 Apr 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 1,012 miles · 16 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 1,053 miles
- 2021 – 1,012 miles
- 2018 – 956 miles
- 2017 – 456 miles
- 2016 – 19 miles
- 2006 – 86,617 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass1,053 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Wiper blade to long
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006
Full MOT history
13 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass1,053 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 1,053 miles
- Test number
- 513341073472
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail1,053 miles (+41)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,053 miles
- Test number
- 752460108276
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass1,012 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 1,012 miles
- Test number
- 527140232938
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail982 miles (+26)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 982 miles
- Test number
- 964008036756
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 956 miles
- Test number
- 902709773398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail956 miles (+500)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 956 miles
- Test number
- 163534238182
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass456 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 456 miles
- Test number
- 784831604139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 19 miles
- Test number
- 768494448831
- AdvisoryWiper blade to long
Fail19 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19 miles
- Test number
- 914298141634
- Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- AdvisoryWiper blade to long
Fail19 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19 miles
- Test number
- 571501169713
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryWiper blade to long
FailMileage not read20 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 704380402293
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- FailureFront Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off And rear (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing Door (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm hits bonnet (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat and seat belts missing
Pass86,617 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 86,617 miles
- Test number
- 590378406145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear lights tapped up
Fail86,608 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,608 miles
- Test number
- 993229476023
- FailureNearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth rear light lens taped up
Questions about L8 GGS
- Does L8 GGS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 GGS expired on 6 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 GGS?
- The MOT on L8 GGS expired on 6 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 GGS done?
- L8 GGS was recorded at 1,053 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2022.
- Has L8 GGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 GGS has failed 7 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on L8 GGS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 GGS find?
- L8 GGS passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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