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7821 FH

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,589 mi
Last recorded134,589 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7821 FH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 134,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 134,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fitting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 133,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 130,179 miles

advise vehicle ,losing coolant ,at just over mid temperature on gauge ,possible cooling fan

Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise vehicle ,losing coolant ,at just over mid temperature on gauge ,possible cooling fan

Pass 7 Oct 2014 128,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 123,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 118,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 118,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/s side steps corroded and weakened.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,512 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2009 56,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,494 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

number plates letters not equaly spaced but set of number plates in boot

Pass 27 Jul 2007 91,243 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 91,243 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,460 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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7821 FH is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 91,635 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 7821 FH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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7821 FH is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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