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V949 DRE

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,883 mi
Last recorded84,883 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 DRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,188 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,902 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,902 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,847 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 63,847 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,354 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 53,353 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 50,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,963 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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V949 DRE is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V949 DRE, 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 V949 DRE registered?

V949 DRE is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V949 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V949 DRE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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