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R299 YKO

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,983 mi
Last recorded153,983 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 YKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 153,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust pipe joint heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 150,079 miles

Corrosion on front exhaust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 150,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Corrosion on front exhaust

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 146,651 miles

Bulb not working in centre stop lamp

Corrosion on exhaust system

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

Outer edges worn on offside front tyre

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 146,651 miles

Bulb not working in centre stop lamp

Corrosion on exhaust system

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

Outer edges worn on offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2012 142,246 miles

battery is insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2012 142,245 miles

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

battery is insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 128,942 miles

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

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

front bake discs slightly corroded

general corrosion to chassis

Fail 22 Jun 2011 128,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front bake discs slightly corroded

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2010 116,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 102,234 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 89,274 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 89,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,359 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 76,285 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,617 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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R299 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R299 YKO, 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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R299 YKO is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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