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L5 WJL

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,419 mi
Last recorded138,419 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 WJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 138,419 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,184 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 108,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 104,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,597 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 83,909 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 83,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 77,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,898 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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L5 WJL is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L5 WJL, 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 L5 WJL registered?

L5 WJL is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is L5 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 WJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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