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V974 ESF

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

49,021 mi
Last recorded49,021 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 ESF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,021 miles

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 49,021 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 45,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Surface n/s front wishbone

repaires complete as fail 13/03

Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,790 miles

Surface n/s front wishbone

repaires complete as fail 13/03

Fail 13 Mar 2006 45,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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V974 ESF is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 V974 ESF, 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 V974 ESF registered?

V974 ESF is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 September 1999.

Is V974 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V974 ESF shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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