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V697 RCX

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,170 mi
Last recorded62,170 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 RCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,058 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 51,057 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 45,112 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,079 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2013 38,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres perished on inner sidewall

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 33,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 33,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,027 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

rear tyres have cracks in them

Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,699 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 28,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 26,893 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 26,893 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 25,794 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,112 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 23,096 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,983 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 19,983 miles

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

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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V697 RCX is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V697 RCX, 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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What year was V697 RCX registered?

V697 RCX is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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