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BUS 440S

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,639 mi
Last recorded132,639 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUS 440S
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 132,639 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 121,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 113,511 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 104,805 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 104,805 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 104,437 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 104,437 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,591 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 102,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 101,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 100,955 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 100,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 98,613 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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BUS 440S is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BUS 440S, 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 BUS 440S registered?

BUS 440S is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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