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S549 VAK

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,589 mi
Last recorded103,589 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 VAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 103,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 103,589 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 99,019 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 99,019 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 82,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 82,233 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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S549 VAK is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S549 VAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S549 VAK registered?

S549 VAK is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S549 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S549 VAK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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