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V681 DAJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,559 mi
Last recorded48,559 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV681 DAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,559 miles

front cross member corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

sills and floor corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 48,555 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front cross member corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

sills and floor corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,237 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 44,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 38,113 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 38,079 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 31,958 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 31,958 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 26,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,445 miles

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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V681 DAJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V681 DAJ, 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 V681 DAJ registered?

V681 DAJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V681 DAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V681 DAJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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