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K839 SBY

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,176 mi
Last recorded192,176 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2005
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK839 SBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2005 192,176 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 192,176 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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K839 SBY is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K839 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K839 SBY?

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What year was K839 SBY registered?

K839 SBY is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is K839 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K839 SBY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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