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S980 SRL

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

24,150 mi
Last recorded24,150 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 SRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 24,150 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,854 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 13,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 13,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,249 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 4,246 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 94,282 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,855 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 72,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,348 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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S980 SRL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 S980 SRL, 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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S980 SRL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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