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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y288 PCHMOT history

Y288 PCH is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 112,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2023
Mileage
112,744 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 PCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y288 PCH was last recorded at 112,744 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,349 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
395 miles
Average per year
4,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,744 miles
  • 2022 – 112,349 miles
  • 2021 – 111,298 miles
  • 2020 – 109,707 miles
  • 2019 – 107,578 miles
  • 2018 – 105,113 miles
  • 2017 – 103,731 miles
  • 2016 – 103,126 miles
  • 2015 – 102,422 miles
  • 2014 – 98,595 miles
  • 2013 – 91,110 miles
  • 2012 – 84,910 miles
  • 2011 – 79,999 miles
  • 2010 – 74,480 miles
  • 2009 – 67,777 miles
  • 2008 – 59,995 miles
  • 2007 – 51,437 miles
  • 2006 – 45,987 miles
  • 2005 – 40,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,744 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested unble to test due to vehicle safety (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to frame mounting heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to frame mounting heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower body sill area excessively corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower body sill area excessively corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension components heavily corroded

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Underside corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,744 miles (+395)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,744 miles
    Test number
    562702082365
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested unble to test due to vehicle safety (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to frame mounting heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to frame mounting heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower body sill area excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower body sill area excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components heavily corroded

  2. Pass112,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    863918103005
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Fail112,349 miles (+1,051)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    755294856173
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Pass111,298 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,298 miles
    Test number
    402645532834
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail111,297 miles (+1,590)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,297 miles
    Test number
    865696971317
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass109,707 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,707 miles
    Test number
    864925372385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,578 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    203037630516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock dust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock dust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail107,578 miles (+2,465)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,578 miles
    Test number
    357131908474
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock dust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock dust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,113 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,113 miles
    Test number
    108152696969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,095 miles (+1,364)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,095 miles
    Test number
    858440820843
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass103,731 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,731 miles
    Test number
    774686581880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,726 miles (+600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,726 miles
    Test number
    583683503524
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass103,126 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    191910239764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,422 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,422 miles
    Test number
    608231345073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,595 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    457141994127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f suspension top mount rusty

  16. Fail98,595 miles (+7,485)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    355159084110
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f suspension top mount rusty

  17. Pass91,110 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,110 miles
    Test number
    667674503280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s/f top suspension mount corroded
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/f wheel

  18. Fail91,110 miles (+6,200)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,110 miles
    Test number
    907874303254
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteN/s/f top suspension mount corroded
    • NoteSlight bind on o/s/f wheel

  19. Pass84,910 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,910 miles
    Test number
    658056502294
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail84,910 miles (+4,911)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,910 miles
    Test number
    915246602256
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail79,999 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,999 miles
    Test number
    426781301226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s washer poor

  22. Pass79,999 miles (+5,519)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,999 miles
    Test number
    428621301236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s washer poor

  23. Pass74,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    692277600283
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Fail74,480 miles (+6,703)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    721217800239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass67,777 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,777 miles
    Test number
    634871119248
    • NoteBoth front outer c-v gaiters slightly perished.
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear low.

  26. Fail67,777 miles (+7,782)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,777 miles
    Test number
    254480119295
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front outer c-v gaiters slightly perished.
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear low.

  27. Pass59,995 miles (+8,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    572967278180
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass51,437 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,437 miles
    Test number
    951588857198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,987 miles (+5,445)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,987 miles
    Test number
    580126756118
    • NoteNail in tyre

  30. Pass40,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    40,542 miles
    Test number
    814613855146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 PCH

Does Y288 PCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 PCH expired on 26 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 PCH?
The MOT on Y288 PCH expired on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 PCH done?
Y288 PCH was recorded at 112,744 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 4,082 miles a year.
Has Y288 PCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 PCH has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y288 PCH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y288 PCH find?
Y288 PCH failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested unble to test due to vehicle safety; nearside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to frame mounting heavily corroded; offside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to frame mounting heavily corroded, and 4 more.

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