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V183 LGU

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 LGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 92,750 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,653 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 85,633 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,507 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,768 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 57,729 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall Cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2006 50,498 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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V183 LGU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 52,099 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 V183 LGU, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V183 LGU registered?

V183 LGU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V183 LGU safe to buy?

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