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V391 ENC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,691 mi
Last recorded69,691 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 ENC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2011 69,691 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise both front brake discs inner faces pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,010 miles

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

front brake discs very rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2010 67,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs very rusty

osf tyre wall old

osr tyre wall old

steel wheel fitted to nsf

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,190 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 57,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 57,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1/ N/S/F BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY 2/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,644 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,636 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 52,632 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,893 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 47,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,893 miles

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

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

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 ENC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V391 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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V391 ENC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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