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R301 KCD

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,816 mi
Last recorded121,816 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 KCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 121,816 miles

Battery insecure

Handbrake lever has travel

Inner sills,floor,chassis,wheel arches and crossmemebers corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 121,816 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Handbrake lever has travel

Inner sills,floor,chassis,wheel arches and crossmemebers corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 117,606 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 117,591 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Chassis and sills and inner sills corroded

Inner wings corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2010 112,254 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 112,254 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,021 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 107,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear bumper insecure

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

Oil filter leaking

Travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Jan 2008 101,008 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 101,008 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bulbs out in high level brake light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake has travel

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 92,667 miles

Bulbs out in high level brake light

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,667 miles

Bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 1 Dec 2005 84,815 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 84,705 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Bulb out in high level brake light

Chassis corroded

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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R301 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R301 KCD, 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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R301 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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