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V985 JAF

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,561 mi
Last recorded71,561 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 JAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,364 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2009 67,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

both front lower suspension nuts corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,909 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 41,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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V985 JAF is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V985 JAF, 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 V985 JAF registered?

V985 JAF is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V985 JAF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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