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V598 DFR

1999 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,245 mi
Last recorded49,245 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 DFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,245 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,170 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,496 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 2 Jul 2007 38,496 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,917 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,667 miles

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

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

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

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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V598 DFR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V598 DFR, 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 V598 DFR registered?

V598 DFR is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V598 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V598 DFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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