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V704 HBH

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,718 mi
Last recorded75,718 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV704 HBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,718 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 75,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,657 miles

Front floors rusty

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,759 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 63,571 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,834 miles

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

both rear brakes slighty binding

fuel pipes rusty

radiator support panel rusted through

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,210 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 60,200 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front radiator panel holed

o/s/f tyre very worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,993 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 58,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,984 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 57,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,633 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 56,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 52,614 miles

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

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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V704 HBH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V704 HBH, 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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V704 HBH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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