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V986 ECK

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,985 mi
Last recorded63,985 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 ECK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 63,985 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR, BODY MOUNT AND OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR AND OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front crossmember and body corroded and holed by body to chassis mounts

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Pass 27 Dec 2017 63,768 miles

Chassis and suspension components heavily corroded.

Front inner wings and cross member corroded and holed by the body mounts outside the prescribed area.

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 18 Dec 2017 63,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Tail pipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bootfloor and inner wing (5.2.6)

Chassis and suspension components heavily corroded.

Front inner wings and cross member corroded and holed by the body mounts outside the prescribed area.

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,395 miles

Exhaust system weak

Front crossmember corroded to excess by two front body mounts

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Rear floor and chassis and inner wings weak

Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% out of balance, o/s slow to react (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system weak

Front crossmember corroded to excess by two front body mounts

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Rear floor and chassis and inner wings weak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,057 miles

Chassis corroded

Exhaust system weak

Front crossmember corroded to excess outside prescribed area

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Rear inner wings and boot floor corroded

o/s park brake low effort

Fail 14 Dec 2015 63,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r boot floor (5.2.6)

Chassis corroded

Exhaust system weak

Front crossmember corroded to excess outside prescribed area

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Rear inner wings and boot floor corroded

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 20 Dec 2014 62,545 miles

Areas of the chassis corroded

Exhaust system weak

Fuel pipes and fuel filter rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f body corroded to excess by body mount

o/s/f chassis corroded to excess by body mount

Fail 18 Dec 2014 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Areas of the chassis corroded

Exhaust system weak

Fuel pipes and fuel filter rusty

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 and n/s/f body corroded to excess by body mount

o/s/f chassis corroded to excess by body mount

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,145 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

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

Underside has areas of corrosion.

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis and body mounts weak.

o/s/r floor and boot floor weak.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,276 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 61,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 56,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 56,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,960 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,900 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,612 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 40,023 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,029 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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V986 ECK is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V986 ECK, 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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V986 ECK is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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