MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,859 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both O/S & N/S front brake disc dust covers corroded.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both O/S & N/S rears (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S fronts (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Repaired previously. (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above front spring mounting. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above front spring mounting. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both O/S & N/S front brake disc dust covers corroded.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both O/S & N/S rears (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S fronts (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Repaired previously. (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above front spring mounting. (2.4.A.3)
Front cross member / bumper support corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor section (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body support (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor section (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorsection (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front brake disc dust covers corroded.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Main metal (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc covers corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc covers corroded.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
both front back plates very rusty
front lower sus /arms very rusty
incorect fuel cap
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front back plates very rusty
front lower sus /arms very rusty
incorect fuel cap
both front back plates rusty
front sus /arms rusty
rear chassis rusty
rear exhaust rusty
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
both front back plates rusty
front sus /arms rusty
rear chassis rusty
rear exhaust rusty
2x cracks in windscreen zone b , not in excess of 40mm
power steering belt deteriorated
some corrosion to inside of front and rear bumpers
some corrosion to offside front brake pipe
some corrosion to offside front of chassis
some deterioration to fuel cap seal
some deterioration to rear exhaust section
tailgate does not open
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
some corrosion to offside front brake pipe
2x cracks in windscreen zone b , not in excess of 40mm
power steering belt deteriorated
some corrosion to inside of front and rear bumpers
some corrosion to offside front of chassis
some deterioration to fuel cap seal
some deterioration to rear exhaust section
tailgate does not open
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s front back plates rusted
o/s front tyre perrishing in outer wall
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
n/s and o/s front back plates rusted
o/s front tyre perrishing in outer wall
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
battery tray corroded away making the battery insecure
both front tyres worn on the edges
offside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked
adviseries as per original MOT test No 140552687017
An item not tested (Manual)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished and cracking
nearside and offside rear upper shock absorber mountings worn
nearside front tyre worn on the outside edge
How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
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V998 RUD is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V998 RUD, 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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V998 RUD is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 November 1999.
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