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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y298 RDLMOT history

Y298 RDL is a blue diesel Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2023
Mileage
99,233 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 RDL was last recorded at 99,233 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2011: 54,390 miles, lower than 62,681 miles on 30 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,230 miles · 24 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,233 miles
  • 2021 – 96,190 miles
  • 2020 – 93,067 miles
  • 2019 – 90,027 miles
  • 2018 – 86,326 miles
  • 2017 – 83,771 miles
  • 2016 – 80,834 miles
  • 2015 – 78,249 miles
  • 2014 – 76,542 miles
  • 2013 – 73,679 miles
  • 2012 – 66,022 miles
  • 2011 – 54,390 miles
  • 2010 – 62,681 miles
  • 2009 – 61,230 miles
  • 2008 – 59,600 miles
  • 2007 – 57,051 miles
  • 2006 – 51,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,233 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen heavily damaged (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox covered in engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHas a leaking diesel injectorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front inner wing heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside steering rack has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Corrosion to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,233 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,233 miles
    Test number
    308508774369
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen heavily damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox covered in engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas a leaking diesel injector

  2. Fail99,230 miles (+3,040)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,230 miles
    Test number
    333971689285
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen heavily damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox covered in engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas a leaking diesel injector

  3. Pass96,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,190 miles
    Test number
    535234947141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tailgate handle damaged, operates ok

  4. Fail96,183 miles (+3,116)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,183 miles
    Test number
    711982312329
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tailgate handle damaged, operates ok

  5. Pass93,067 miles (+3,040)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    129414849273
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Dripping Onto Exhaust Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,027 miles (+3,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    408929503750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,326 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,326 miles
    Test number
    318728154461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack has a light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake pads appear to be worn low

  8. Fail86,326 miles (+2,555)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,326 miles
    Test number
    641079503683
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack has a light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake pads appear to be worn low

  9. Pass83,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    882706853801
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn at inner edge and perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and nearside front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust and chassis

  10. Fail83,771 miles (+2,937)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    584166956044
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn at inner edge and perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and nearside front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust and chassis

  11. Pass80,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    301966887411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,834 miles (+2,585)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    270667141543
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  13. Pass78,249 miles (+1,707)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,249 miles
    Test number
    179668085130
    • NoteCorrosion on chassis and inner sills
    • NoteOffside front wheel binding
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

  14. Pass76,542 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,542 miles
    Test number
    296570594449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    845078073158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,679 miles (+7,657)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    276408773495
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass66,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,022 miles
    Test number
    256569172159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,022 miles (+11,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,022 miles
    Test number
    577939272166
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass54,390 miles (-8,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,390 miles
    Test number
    226749471488
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass62,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    714581680167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,681 miles (+1,451)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    271351480131
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass61,230 miles (+1,630)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    231839489452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFUEL FLAP INSECURE WHEN OPEN
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED
    • NoteNEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO FADE

  23. Fail59,600 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    511787078118
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass59,600 miles (+2,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,600 miles
    Test number
    672947078116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass57,051 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,051 miles
    Test number
    652012797133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass51,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,339 miles
    Test number
    270590786051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 RDL

Does Y298 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 RDL expired on 10 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 RDL?
The MOT on Y298 RDL expired on 10 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 RDL done?
Y298 RDL was recorded at 99,233 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 2,944 miles a year.
Has Y298 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 RDL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y298 RDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y298 RDL find?
Y298 RDL passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen heavily damaged; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm and heavily perished, and 6 more.

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