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V970 EAB

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,475 mi
Last recorded51,475 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 EAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 51,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,459 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in offside front inner wing

nearside front brake sticking slightly

offside rear brake sticking slightly

slight movement in nearside rear seat

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,156 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,319 miles

N/S Front Wing Has Corrosion Damage

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

O/S Front Brake Disc Corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 48,319 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

N/S Front Wing Has Corrosion Damage

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

O/S Front Brake Disc Corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,282 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,986 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 30,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,322 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,703 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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V970 EAB is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V970 EAB, 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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V970 EAB is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V970 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 EAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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