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R348 KAP

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,645 mi
Last recorded53,645 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 KAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,924 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides body floor around centre body mountings corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 52,924 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion both sides body floor around centre body mountings corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,750 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,266 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 47,243 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 47,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 44,653 miles

High traval on handbrake

O/S/R Tyre low tread

Slight play in N/S/F Drop link

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,746 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 37,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006

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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R348 KAP is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R348 KAP, 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 R348 KAP registered?

R348 KAP is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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