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V391 DCF

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,011 mi
Last recorded82,011 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 DCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,011 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,369 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 68,311 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front and nearside tyres becoming low

wipers split

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,206 miles

Offside front tyre 3.00mm,,nearside front tyre 2.8mm

Fail 29 Oct 2012 58,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer 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 tyre 3.00mm,,nearside front tyre 2.8mm

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,800 miles

Both front tyres 3.7mm

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,864 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,673 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,690 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,570 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2.7MM.....NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 3.00MM.......NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.9MM,,,,,,,OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 3.9MM

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 21,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V391 DCF is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V391 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V391 DCF registered?

V391 DCF is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V391 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V391 DCF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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