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G14 DEA

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,390 mi
Last recorded96,390 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 DEA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,390 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 96,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,140 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 91,728 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,669 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 88,665 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 86,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,725 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 78,722 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front inner sills have holes and corossion

Fail 5 Nov 2008 78,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 89,010 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 89,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 89,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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)

rear reg plate slightly covered by tow ball ,has been added to by extra plate on boot lid

Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,273 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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G14 DEA is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 G14 DEA, 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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G14 DEA is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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