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R245 NHG

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,328 mi
Last recorded89,328 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 NHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 89,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 85,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2009 84,374 miles

front exhaust slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,629 miles

Corrosion on all fuel/brake pipes

Front brake imbalance borderline at 25%

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 79,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on all fuel/brake pipes

Front brake imbalance borderline at 25%

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 2 May 2007 73,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,658 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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R245 NHG is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R245 NHG, 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 R245 NHG registered?

R245 NHG is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R245 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 NHG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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