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S687 MOH

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,378 mi
Last recorded78,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 MOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,378 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,932 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 75,932 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,516 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

crack in front number plate

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split (testable item from april)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jan 2012 70,516 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

crack in front number plate

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split (testable item from april)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,775 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 64,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s inner cv boot split

small crack in front no plate

Fail 22 Dec 2008 62,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s inner cv boot split

small crack in front no plate

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate has slight crack

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2006 57,814 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished and low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

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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S687 MOH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S687 MOH, 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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S687 MOH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 1999.

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