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B16 HRW

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,648 mi
Last recorded60,648 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 HRW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all four tyres perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2019 60,648 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all four tyres perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2019 60,630 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 58,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,869 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,417 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 48,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,699 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,480 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre starting to perish (no cords visable)

offside rear tyre starting to perish (no cords visable)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wall perished also worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2009 44,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,874 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on most suspesion components

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2007 42,142 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low †front pads low †front brake hoses perished

Pass 22 May 2006 40,534 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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B16 HRW is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 64,844 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 HRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 HRW registered?

B16 HRW is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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The MOT history for B16 HRW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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