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S697 CPC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

82,575 mi
Last recorded82,575 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 CPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2014 82,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2013 69,815 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 69,815 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,012 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,321 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 55,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,805 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 51,804 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,652 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 46,652 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,372 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 42,372 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 38,566 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER END IS ADRIFT

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,566 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE VERY LOW

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER END IS ADRIFT

REAR WIPER BLADE IS DETERIORATED

Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,503 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 32,503 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,101 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 26,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING ON FACES

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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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S697 CPC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 S697 CPC, 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 S697 CPC registered?

S697 CPC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S697 CPC safe to buy?

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