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S172 ATV

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 ATV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes corroding at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Several brake pipes slightly corroded around the rear

Pass 7 May 2014 61,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 51,404 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,973 miles

brake pipes corroding

front number plate deteriorating

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn & cracking

steel in nearsiderear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes corroding

front number plate deteriorating

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn & cracking

steel in nearsiderear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,661 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 24,649 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE 80 PERCENT

Pass 24 Jul 2006 22,204 miles

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

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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S172 ATV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S172 ATV, 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 S172 ATV registered?

S172 ATV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S172 ATV safe to buy?

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