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E3 EJL

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,246 mi
Last recorded52,246 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 EJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 52,246 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,184 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 52,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,124 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 52,124 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,949 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,815 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,762 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,172 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,001 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 37,298 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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E3 EJL is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E3 EJL, 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 E3 EJL registered?

E3 EJL is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is E3 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 EJL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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