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V381 ENC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,072 mi
Last recorded91,072 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 ENC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,072 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,942 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf cv boot twisted

Fail 14 Mar 2011 80,942 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf cv boot twisted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 79,170 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

exhaust cat rattling

Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,009 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges 2.5-3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,970 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,970 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 68,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,568 miles

front flexis in poor condition

front section of exhaust rustey

noise and play in o/s rear wheelbearing

vehicle in need of a good wash dan ha ha ha

Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,171 miles

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

low effort o/s/r foot brake

n/s/f tyre low tread & o/s/r

noisy cv. joint n/s/f

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres cracking side walls

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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V381 ENC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 V381 ENC, 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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V381 ENC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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