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S887 PKH

1999 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,987 mi
Last recorded39,987 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 PKH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 39,987 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,714 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,387 miles

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

some rear brake pipes starting to corrode - advise attention

Fail 29 Jun 2012 28,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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 Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

battery is insecure

bonnet sound proofing insecure - advise attention

front reg plate in poor condition - advise replace

some rear brake pipes starting to corrode - advise attention

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,040 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 19,034 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,090 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 2,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,442 miles

brake pipes to o/s + n/s front flexy hoses starting to corrode

Fail 17 Mar 2009 84,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes to o/s + n/s front flexy hoses starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2008 79,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,648 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 73,569 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,510 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 65,510 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S887 PKH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S887 PKH, 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 S887 PKH registered?

S887 PKH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S887 PKH safe to buy?

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