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V998 RUD

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 RUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,859 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 82,855 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,099 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 76,087 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 72,991 miles

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 72,983 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,897 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2014 70,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 67,355 miles

both front back plates very rusty

front lower sus /arms very rusty

incorect fuel cap

Fail 5 Aug 2013 67,350 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,854 miles

both front back plates rusty

front sus /arms rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2012 64,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,386 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,384 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,786 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,361 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 54,361 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,685 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,672 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,024 miles

adviseries as per original MOT test No 140552687017

Fail 23 Mar 2007 47,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,024 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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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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