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S681 LRU

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,477 mi
Last recorded171,477 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 LRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 171,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 161,751 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 154,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 145,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 137,986 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,434 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 131,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 122,382 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 114,731 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 114,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nsf wiper starting to smear

Pass 21 Jun 2008 107,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 101,379 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 95,243 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 95,243 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 81,468 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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S681 LRU is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S681 LRU, 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 S681 LRU registered?

S681 LRU is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S681 LRU safe to buy?

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