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V389 DCF

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,471 mi
Last recorded87,471 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 DCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 87,471 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 83,001 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 79,391 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,606 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wipers slightly poor condition .under side slightly corroded.exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 72,606 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wipers poor condition.under side slightly corroded.exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,214 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,810 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

corrosion to rear suapension components

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,023 miles

movement in n/s/f seat back

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f seat belt fluffing on edges

screen chipped

slight exhaust blow from centre section

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,023 miles

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

movement in n/s/f seat back

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f seat belt fluffing on edges

screen chipped

slight exhaust blow from centre section

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,259 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,259 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 36,207 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 36,207 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

damp around off side front brake hose

exhaust corroded

off side wiper worn

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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V389 DCF is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V389 DCF, 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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V389 DCF is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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