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S75 GHW

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,027 mi
Last recorded144,027 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 GHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 144,027 miles

Bonnet hinges seized

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

Engine oil leak

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front diff oil leak

Front windscreen washers half blocked

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight drag offside front brake

Wiper blades worn

Fail 11 Feb 2015 144,027 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Bonnet hinges seized

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

Engine oil leak

Engine oil level on minimum

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front diff oil leak

Front windscreen washers half blocked

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight drag offside front brake

Wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 134,923 miles

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

fuel flap insecure

rear tailgate handle broken

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Feb 2013 127,847 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

battery acid leak

noise in engine timing .chain ?.

oil leak from filter

rear boot handle broken

Fail 21 Feb 2013 127,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery acid leak

noise in engine timing .chain ?.

oil leak from filter

rear boot handle broken

Pass 24 Feb 2012 120,756 miles

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

battery tray corroded

various body panels/components corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2012 120,756 miles

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)

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

battery tray corroded

various body panels/components corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2011 114,618 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to underbody

slight drag offside front brake

Pass 16 Feb 2010 106,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 106,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

not all bulbs working in centre brake light

Fail 18 Feb 2009 98,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

not all bulbs working in centre brake light

Pass 19 Feb 2008 91,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR wheel arch looks like tyre may have rubbed it.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

child seat fitted to NSR

door handle broken on rear door

Fail 18 Feb 2008 91,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR wheel arch looks like tyre may have rubbed it.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

child seat fitted to NSR

door handle broken on rear door

Pass 21 Feb 2007 86,632 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 86,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 84,202 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 82,402 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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S75 GHW is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S75 GHW, 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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S75 GHW is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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