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V981 DLF

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,218 mi
Last recorded86,218 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 DLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,218 miles

Offside Front Floor holed and corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 86,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Floor holed and corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,773 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f body mounting holed and corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake backplate damp

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,079 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2012 65,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,027 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 62,486 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,486 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,162 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,828 miles

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

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,460 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 46,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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V981 DLF is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V981 DLF, 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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V981 DLF is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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