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H8 CGB

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 CGB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 124,044 miles

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

Oil leak

knock from n/s/rear

Pass 16 Jan 2007 99,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 85,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,661 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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H8 CGB is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H8 CGB, 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 H8 CGB registered?

H8 CGB is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is H8 CGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 CGB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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