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R145 ENP

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,503 mi
Last recorded168,503 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 ENP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 168,503 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 164,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 161,235 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 156,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 182,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 182,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 147,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 143,325 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 139,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 139,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 139,027 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 136,875 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 136,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 134,910 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 131,751 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 128,432 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 128,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 125,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 101,792 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 119,341 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 119,341 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 113,790 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 113,790 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 101,646 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 92,383 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 92,382 miles

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

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

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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R145 ENP is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R145 ENP, 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 R145 ENP registered?

R145 ENP is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R145 ENP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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