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A2 FNL

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,985 mi
Last recorded137,985 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2025 36,511 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 133,427 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 33,349 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 30,956 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 130,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 29,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 130,521 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 130,521 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle upper ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 26,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 125,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 125,524 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 25,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,182 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 122,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 122,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 24,370 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 22,156 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 18,161 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 14,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 12,211 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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A2 FNL is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A2 FNL, 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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What year was A2 FNL registered?

A2 FNL is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A2 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FNL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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