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S261 CFG

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,850 mi
Last recorded120,850 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 CFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 120,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 120,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 118,341 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,778 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 113,778 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,947 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 109,947 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,941 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,293 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 105,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,947 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections deteriating

Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,823 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,687 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode and pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,457 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 87,471 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 81,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,240 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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S261 CFG is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S261 CFG, 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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S261 CFG is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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