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L55 JPS

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,064 mi
Last recorded92,064 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 JPS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,850 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,707 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,224 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 79,224 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,699 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 71,695 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,510 miles

REAR EXHAUST SECTION DETERIORATING

Pass 4 Dec 2006 63,991 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar droplink worn - rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2005 59,912 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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L55 JPS is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L55 JPS, 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 L55 JPS registered?

L55 JPS is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L55 JPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 JPS shows 12 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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