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T168 HVV

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,861 mi
Last recorded43,861 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 HVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,161 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,396 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 42,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,390 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 40,234 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,234 miles

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,730 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall perished

off side rear tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,729 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall perished

off side rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,568 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 34,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,696 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 32,696 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,002 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 29,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,540 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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T168 HVV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T168 HVV, 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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T168 HVV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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