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V970 SWL

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,196 mi
Last recorded58,196 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 SWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,196 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 58,191 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 39,051 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 SWL is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWL, 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

How do I check the history of V970 SWL?

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What year was V970 SWL registered?

V970 SWL is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V970 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V970 SWL shows 6 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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