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P100 OPR

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,851 mi
Last recorded136,851 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 OPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 136,851 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 136,851 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 9 May 2013 132,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 May 2013 132,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 129,589 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filter body coroded

general corosion in rear chassis

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 125,631 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 118,319 miles

General corrosion around chassis

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2010 118,319 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

General corrosion around chassis

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front wiper & rear blades split on ends

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,208 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2009 107,208 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,759 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2008 25,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,618 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,679 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 71,148 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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P100 OPR is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P100 OPR, 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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P100 OPR is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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