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R268 GJO

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,978 mi
Last recorded170,978 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 GJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 170,978 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 170,921 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 165,110 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 165,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 160,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 159,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear brake and fuel lines

Pass 26 Jun 2012 151,804 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 151,799 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge & close to limit

o/s/f antiroll bar link worn

slight play in n/s + o/s front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Jun 2011 140,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 130,363 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 112,850 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 112,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 91,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,817 miles

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

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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R268 GJO is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R268 GJO, 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 R268 GJO registered?

R268 GJO is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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