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S842 MDN

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79 mi
Last recorded79 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 MDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 79 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

floor areas hevily corroded also inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 95,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

previous /intermittent leak by fuel tank?

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,564 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 85,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,906 miles

advise pin prick hole in outer cv boot

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,859 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,663 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 62,663 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,482 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,043 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 40,130 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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S842 MDN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S842 MDN, 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 S842 MDN registered?

S842 MDN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S842 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S842 MDN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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