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V706 HBH

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,053 mi
Last recorded63,053 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 HBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,053 miles

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

slight play in steering to nearside

Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,051 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering to nearside

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,726 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,917 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

nearside front brake disc worn thin

offside front brake disc worn thin

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

25% rear brake imbalance

nearside front brake disc worn thin

offside front brake disc worn thin

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,524 miles

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

front coil springs rusted

front outer c/v boots perished

n/s/f steering rack play

o/s/r brake flexy hose slight damage

o/s/r light lenis water

rear bumper loose

Fail 10 Aug 2009 40,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front coil springs rusted

front outer c/v boots perished

n/s/f steering rack play

o/s/r brake flexy hose slight damage

o/s/r light lenis water

rear bumper loose

Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,741 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 37,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,319 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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V706 HBH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White 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 V706 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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V706 HBH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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