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S589 RCV

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,856 mi
Last recorded111,856 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 RCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 111,856 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 111,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 104,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyrea worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,380 miles

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

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

both front tyrea worn on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,375 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,257 miles

n/s/r/ tyre on legal limit.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,988 miles

o/s/r/ tyre on legal limit.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,655 miles

o/s/r/ tyre near limit inner edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,277 miles

fan belt worn

Pass 30 Sep 2005 50,889 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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S589 RCV is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S589 RCV, 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 S589 RCV registered?

S589 RCV is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S589 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S589 RCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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