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V993 JHP

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,095 mi
Last recorded77,095 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 JHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 77,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front innerf wing areas corroded

light corrosion on nearside rear inner sill area

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,228 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 62,227 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 38,311 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,021 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,601 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 30,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,095 miles

Front Number Plate In Poor Condition

Nearsie Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2014 29,095 miles

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

Front Number Plate In Poor Condition

Nearsie Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,854 miles

Front Number Plate In Poor Condition

Fail 5 Aug 2013 27,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Number Plate In Poor Condition

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,080 miles

both front flexible brake hoses have corroded metal pipes attached

both front lower wishbones corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake effort only just sufficient

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,493 miles

both front lower wishbones corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 22,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front lower wishbones corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,658 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,558 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 14,990 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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V993 JHP is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V993 JHP, 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 V993 JHP registered?

V993 JHP is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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