📅 29/09/2026
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1998, 118 838 km
Engine leaks, difficult starting and steering play
Asking price: €6 900
inspection completed
What we found
- Leaks were recorded near the second injector and valve-cover gasket; the valve-cover leak made the condition of the head gasket difficult to assess
- The engine had been washed, but traces of seepage remained around the turbo and fuel filter; a front axle leak was also recorded
- Starting was difficult, with blue smoke on startup and engine response below expectations
- The report records belt and pulley noise and recommends replacing them
- Steering play was recorded, with a recommendation to inspect the steering rack, and the shock absorbers were noted as needing replacement
- The air conditioning blew warm air and the electric window controls had faults
Inspector's conclusion
At an asking price of €6,900, the inspector recommended negotiating and further diagnosis to clarify the leaks and difficult starting. The condition of the head gasket was not established. No completed discount or purchase is recorded.
Mileage recorded at inspection: 118,838 km; this is not independent verification of the mileage history.
