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V712 LGN

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 LGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,198 miles

slight corosion to all brake pipes

Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

slight corosion to all brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,832 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,749 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,069 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 53,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,332 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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V712 LGN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V712 LGN, 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 V712 LGN registered?

V712 LGN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V712 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V712 LGN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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