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J475 NLP

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,387 mi
Last recorded86,387 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 NLP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 86,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air con pump disconnected.not fully secure to engine mount ?

battery not secured fully??

dipstick broke ? cant dip oil, oil light went out so there must be some in there ??

offside gearbox mounting bolt missing ??

zone A screen chipped only just in parameters?

Fail 12 Mar 2011 86,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air con pump disconnected.not fully secure to engine mount ?

battery not secured fully??

dipstick broke ? cant dip oil, oil light went out so there must be some in there ??

offside gearbox mounting bolt missing ??

zone A screen chipped only just in parameters?

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 80,708 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,468 miles

Battery insecure

engine idle speed slightly high

o/s door handle damaged

o/s wiper arm alignment poor

o/s/r lens repaired with tape

some damage on windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2009 77,468 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

engine idle speed slightly high

o/s door handle damaged

o/s wiper arm alignment poor

some damage on windscreen

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 73,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,403 miles

drivers door handle loose

Fail 24 Jan 2007 71,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door handle loose

Pass 19 Jan 2006 66,625 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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J475 NLP is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J475 NLP, 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 J475 NLP registered?

J475 NLP is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is J475 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J475 NLP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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