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JUG 668Y

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

54,849 mi
Last recorded54,849 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUG 668Y
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2011 54,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

3rd brake light only partially lit.

NS lower wishbone corroded.

OSF brake disc corroded.

OSF wing holed/ corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,948 miles

Rear seats removed

Fail 7 Jan 2010 50,842 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear seats removed

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,943 miles

Light blanked off upper centre of tailgate.

NSF brake hose end corroded

NSF tyre 2mm

OSF tyre perished and 3mm tread

Fail 8 Jan 2009 46,943 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

NSF brake hose end corroded

NSF tyre 2mm

OSF tyre perished and 3mm tread

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,313 miles

Exhaust poor (localised).

No rear seats fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2008 43,228 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust poor (localised).

No rear seats fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,158 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake performance only just satisfactory

Fail 3 Jan 2007 39,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses corroded

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

No rear seat fitted

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

Parking brake performance only just satisfactory(17%)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,537 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 33,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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JUG 668Y is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 JUG 668Y, 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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JUG 668Y is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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