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JEZ 5989

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,961 mi
Last recorded90,961 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 5989
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 90,961 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s and o/s front body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 90,745 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill section corroded just below seat belt anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s and o/s front body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,943 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 88,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,180 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 87,100 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,431 miles

under body has anti corrosion sealant

Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,428 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body has anti corrosion sealant

Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,131 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear section of fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 79,691 miles

Corrosion around body mounts,front of cab

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 79,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion around body mounts,front of cab

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,992 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 57,732 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 46,050 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,604 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 39,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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JEZ 5989 is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JEZ 5989, 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 JEZ 5989 registered?

JEZ 5989 is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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