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S127 NCW

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 NCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,314 miles

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

The front passenger seat & belt now removed

Fail 14 Jul 2011 92,311 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,110 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight corrosion on o/s under sill

Fail 5 Jul 2010 88,110 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight corrosion on o/s under sill

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,909 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers seat worn

Fail 8 Jul 2008 75,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers seat worn

Fail 30 Jun 2008 75,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,552 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 72,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,275 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 69,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 65,039 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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S127 NCW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,086 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 Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S127 NCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S127 NCW registered?

S127 NCW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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