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V959 EAW

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,670 mi
Last recorded72,670 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 EAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

end of exhaust tail pipe missing

general heavy surface corrosion under side

heavy corrosion around 4 of 8 body mountings but body still mounted securly

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general heavy surface corrosion underside

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,861 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,092 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,128 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,157 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 37,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,169 miles

brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,169 miles

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

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

brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,252 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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V959 EAW is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V959 EAW, 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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What year was V959 EAW registered?

V959 EAW is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V959 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V959 EAW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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