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S197 EBW

1999 Suzuki AN400

Blue Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,332 mi
Last recorded40,332 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki AN40020,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 EBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 40,332 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 40,332 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 36,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 36,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,826 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 29,821 miles

Inner Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,895 miles

Inner Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,627 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,271 miles

Inner Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,038 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,286 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 21,282 miles

Inner Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Inner Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,139 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AN400?

Based on 31,696 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 563
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 396
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 220
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 180
wheel bearings are excessively rough 145
Full Suzuki AN400 reliability report

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S197 EBW is a 1999 Suzuki AN400 in Blue with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki AN400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 20,178 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 AN400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 563 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S197 EBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AN400 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki AN400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S197 EBW registered?

S197 EBW is a 1999 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S197 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 EBW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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