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S787 RVU

1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara91,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS787 RVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 80,112 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s inner sill corroded not within 30cm of body mountings and has a seperate chassis (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre wearing inner edges

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,367 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,777 miles

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

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

both front headlight lenses tarnished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2014 77,147 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,147 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 72,983 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,879 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes slight wear

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,533 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,365 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,224 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,147 miles

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

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2008 47,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside front anti roll link ball joint corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,790 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts

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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S787 RVU is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S787 RVU, 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 S787 RVU registered?

S787 RVU is a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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