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R230 VSN

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,073 mi
Last recorded116,073 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 VSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 116,073 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2009 111,772 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 111,762 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 104,762 miles

outer tailgate handle broken

Pass 8 May 2008 100,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

adivise automatic transmission oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 91,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise oil leak from automatic gearbox

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 84,789 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 84,789 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R230 VSN is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc 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 R230 VSN, 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 R230 VSN registered?

R230 VSN is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R230 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 VSN 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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