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2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,454 mi
Last recorded120,454 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 GP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 120,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and steering pump/ rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion underneath under seal

Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded, and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed over corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2024 119,766 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylinder leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded, and covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has been undersealed over corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2023 119,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and have been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts, spliting apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front metal pipe for clutch corroded, by brake servo

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2022 119,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle has been undersealed over brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 119,445 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle has been undersealed over brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 119,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle has been undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 118,668 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 118,667 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 118,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 117,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 117,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part secured improper (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 117,147 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 117,147 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 108,462 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 108,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 92,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 89,724 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 89,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2012 79,455 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2011 70,077 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 59,891 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 59,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 51,406 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 41,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 30,343 miles

Front tyres worn slightly more each side of the central band of tread

Nearside front tyre slight damage

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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98 GP is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 98 GP, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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98 GP is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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