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S558 DEH

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,925 mi
Last recorded97,925 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 DEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,925 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 97,856 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

advise 1 bulb not working on high level brake lamp

advise corrosion around body mounts

advise cv boots cracking

advise stone chips in screen

Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,591 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 88,935 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 84,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long handbrake travel stone chip front w/screen less than 10mm both front b/flexy corroded some corrosion front b/discs

Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,528 miles

long handbrake travel stone chip front w/screen less than 10mm both front b/flexy corroded some corrosion front b/discs

Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,317 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 81,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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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S558 DEH is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S558 DEH, 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 S558 DEH registered?

S558 DEH is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S558 DEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S558 DEH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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