1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5L Petrol · S748 AWL
1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 189,902 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S748 AWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 189,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S748 AWL Mileage History
- 27/10/2022173,734 mi
- 29/10/2022173,745 mi+11 mi
- 27/10/2023183,176 mi+9,431 mi
- 23/11/2024189,895 mi+6,719 mi
- 26/11/2024189,902 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 7,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S748 AWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara (S748 AWL) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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