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T435 JVR

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 JVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 94,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 86,940 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 86,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

bonnet catch broken

Pass 4 May 2007 74,496 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 74,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 65,012 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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T435 JVR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T435 JVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T435 JVR registered?

T435 JVR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T435 JVR safe to buy?

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