CarVerify

Free Car Check

S716 TJN

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 TJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 82,523 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 82,480 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perished(strongly advise)

rear exhaust box collapsed inside

Pass 1 Sep 2012 82,480 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both front tyres perished

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre perished(strongly advise)

rear exhaust box collapsed inside

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,578 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 79,578 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 74,070 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 74,070 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 72,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,446 miles

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

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

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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S716 TJN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S716 TJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S716 TJN?

You can check the full history of S716 TJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S716 TJN registered?

S716 TJN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S716 TJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S716 TJN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S716 TJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S716 TJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.