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R126 OHN

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,727 mi
Last recorded102,727 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 OHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 102,727 miles

o/s front head lamp cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2010 102,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front head lamp cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 102,714 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 100,438 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 85,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 81,704 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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R126 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R126 OHN, 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 R126 OHN registered?

R126 OHN is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R126 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 OHN shows 8 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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