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R308 KCD

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 KCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2019 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

all four tyres cracking on side/walls & tread pattern.

fuel tank gaurd loose

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres cracking on side/walls and tread pattern.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,612 miles

all four tyres cracking on tread pattern and side/walls.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,565 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread pattern &side walls.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 80,565 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight tight spots on lock to lock check. (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

rear tyres cracking on tread pattern &side walls.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 79,094 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,505 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 76,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,326 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,347 miles

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

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

slight oil leak poor headlight lens slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,765 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2009 60,430 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 56,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,945 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,161 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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R308 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R308 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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R308 KCD is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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