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1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,241 mi
Last recorded175,241 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 PDF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 175,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 (2.7.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

sills corroded both sides

Pass 17 Jun 2016 166,198 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear body mounting area corroded

Rear both sides tyre perished

oil leak

parts of underside corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 158,309 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 158,025 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 148,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion throughout chassis

Fail 27 Jun 2014 148,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2013 143,454 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 143,454 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 134,074 miles

Both front brake discs pitted & brakes just starting to bind when wheels turned by hand.

Handbrake lever could do with adjusting up a bit.

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

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

O/S/F lower power steering pipe corroded.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 134,074 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake discs pitted & brakes just starting to bind when wheels turned by hand.

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

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

O/S/F lower power steering pipe corroded.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 127,421 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 119,174 miles

Both front brakes starting to bind-calipers look very dry.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre has 2mm min tread left.

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 119,174 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Both front brakes starting to bind-calipers look very dry.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre has 2mm min tread left.

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 112,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 106,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 100,122 miles

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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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S609 PDF is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S609 PDF, 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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S609 PDF is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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