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S707 LJH

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 LJH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 127,850 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

battery support tray corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2020 122,059 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

battery support tray corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2015 113,840 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 113,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 108,277 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,660 miles

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion all over

Fail 11 Jul 2013 103,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion all over

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,288 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,155 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 97,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 94,302 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 94,302 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 88,624 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 88,624 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,000 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 82,000 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2007 76,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,400 miles

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

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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S707 LJH is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S707 LJH, 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 S707 LJH registered?

S707 LJH is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S707 LJH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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