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P300 RBS

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,011 mi
Last recorded99,011 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 RBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,011 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,006 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both sides inner sills corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fule pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,081 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front sub frame corroded

near side front wheel binding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,766 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner wings corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 94,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner wings corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 92,143 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate deteriorated

general corrossion allround

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,577 miles

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

general corrossion all round

Fail 18 Apr 2011 91,577 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

general corrossion all round

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,641 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Apr 2007 74,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 68,287 miles

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

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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P300 RBS is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P300 RBS, 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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P300 RBS is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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