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M86 TJA

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM86 TJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,375 miles

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

all tyres side wall cut and deteriorated

n/s/f streen support arm rubber bushs worn slighty

Pass 18 Feb 2011 100,779 miles

Both front tyres have deteriorations to side walls

N/S/R tyre has cut to side wall not showing any cords

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sligth nosie from o/s/f front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Feb 2011 100,775 miles

Centre Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Both front tyres have deteriorations to side walls

N/S/R tyre has cut to side wall not showing any cords

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sligth nosie from o/s/f front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,090 miles

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

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

modified for off road use

Pass 15 Aug 2007 98,709 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 98,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 96,500 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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M86 TJA is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M86 TJA, 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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M86 TJA is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 August 1999.

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