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V987 FCR

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Yellow Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

114,270 mi
Last recorded114,270 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 FCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 114,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chassis holed nsf

Fail 24 Apr 2013 114,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 114,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 109,121 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 109,121 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 105,132 miles

advise brake pipe union corroded at rear

brake pip[e ferrules corroded

front wishbones corroded

sill covers fitted unable to chek for corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2009 105,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake pipe union corroded at rear

brake pip[e ferrules corroded

front brake pads low

front wishbones corroded

sill covers fitted unable to chek for corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,601 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 73,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 58,147 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V987 FCR is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Yellow with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 V987 FCR, 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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What year was V987 FCR registered?

V987 FCR is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V987 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V987 FCR shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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