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R266 BAF

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,212 mi
Last recorded144,212 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 BAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 144,212 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres cracking and wear on edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,128 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion to os ns front upper spring mounts

Fail 6 Mar 2018 143,126 miles

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

registration plate obscured by tow bar (6.3.1d)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to front sub frame

surface corrosion to os ns front upper spring mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2017 141,281 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both cv boot perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

trailer plug slighty broken

Fail 16 Mar 2017 141,281 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both cv boot perished (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

registration plate obscured bar toe bar (6.3.1d)

trailer plug slighty broken

Pass 12 Feb 2016 139,414 miles

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

oil leak lower part of engine

trailer plug damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2016 139,399 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

oil leak lower part of engine

trailer plug damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2015 137,686 miles

exhaust pipe noisey but no sign of any leaks

oil leak lower part of engine

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

slight play in front anti roll bar("D") bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2013 135,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front steel brake pipes have slight corropsion

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

rear steel brake pipe across rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2012 134,919 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 134,919 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 133,995 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r body mountings slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 132,134 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise fuel locking device inop

n/s/r tyre small split

o/s/f tyre small split in tyre

slight interference of number plate lights and hazards

Pass 25 Nov 2010 132,134 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise fuel locking device inop

n/s/r tyre small split

o/s/f tyre small split in tyre

slight interference of number plate lights and hazards

Pass 14 Nov 2009 130,744 miles

both front cv gaitors are cracking

both front steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

front brake discs are slightly linned and brake pads are getting low

offside rear steel brake pipe is corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2008 128,870 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 128,870 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 May 2007 126,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 125,101 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 125,097 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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R266 BAF is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R266 BAF, 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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R266 BAF is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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