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M111 NJF

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,634 mi
Last recorded40,634 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 NJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 40,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle casing corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 40,291 miles

All four tyres have age related side wall cracking

Fail 2 Jan 2025 40,291 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres have age related side wall cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2023 39,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 39,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum backing plate damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum backing plate damp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate damp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 39,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate looks damp

Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,252 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,302 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,792 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,058 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,464 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,464 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery slightly insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,584 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 17,523 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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M111 NJF is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M111 NJF, 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

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What year was M111 NJF registered?

M111 NJF is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is M111 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 NJF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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