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S690 UAK

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,227 mi
Last recorded130,227 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 UAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 130,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,096 miles

Multiple suspension components are corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 126,170 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 126,170 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to body floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 124,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,097 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 123,088 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 119,650 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,154 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,058 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 112,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2010 110,061 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 110,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 6 Mar 2009 106,660 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 106,615 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 102,076 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 101,991 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 89,440 miles

25mm chip in zone b off windscreen

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,969 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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S690 UAK is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S690 UAK, 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 S690 UAK registered?

S690 UAK is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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