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S244 KBV

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,379 mi
Last recorded42,379 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 KBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2017 42,336 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,926 miles

possible corrosion on inside body sills

under seal sprayed underbody

Fail 27 Jun 2015 41,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside inner sill slightly corroded

underseal sprayed underbody

Pass 27 Jun 2015 41,264 miles

nearside and offside inner sill slightly corroded

underseal sprayed underbody

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,216 miles

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

all four tyres starting to crack

under vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,304 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in grease

front arms corroded

front brake flexi ferrulls covered in grease

front number plate starting to disfigure

rear flexi ferrulls covered in grease

rear shockers corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in grease

front arms corroded

front brake flexi ferrulls covered in grease

front number plate starting to disfigure

rear flexi ferrulls covered in grease

rear shockers corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,013 miles

offside and nearside front to rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,572 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills and inner rear wheel arches very heavily corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on tyre wall

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,227 miles

offside and nearside front to rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2010 34,227 miles

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

offside and nearside front to rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,132 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 31,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 28,184 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,184 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,271 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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S244 KBV is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S244 KBV, 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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S244 KBV is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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