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S981 LFR

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 LFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,638 miles

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

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

both wiper blades worn.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,013 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 58,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,358 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2009 52,922 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,762 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,680 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 38,511 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre rubber snapped

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,197 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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S981 LFR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S981 LFR, 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 S981 LFR registered?

S981 LFR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S981 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S981 LFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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