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R212 HPN

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,543 mi
Last recorded113,543 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 HPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 113,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 109,921 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 106,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 103,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,980 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,065 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 81,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 69,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,866 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 50,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 50,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,190 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 36,290 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade small spilt on end

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 24,549 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 24,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,775 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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R212 HPN is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R212 HPN, 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 R212 HPN registered?

R212 HPN is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R212 HPN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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