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V741 HBH

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,691 mi
Last recorded86,691 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 HBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,691 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion to both rear shock absorbers outer casings

advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension arms only just passed test

corrosion to all road springs

corrosion to n/s and o/s front brake pipes

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

front brake pads 80% or more worn

road springs best replaced in pairs

Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,651 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion to both rear shock absorbers outer casings

advanced corrosion to front and rear suspension arms only just passed test

corrosion to all road springs

corrosion to n/s and o/s front brake pipes

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

front brake pads 80% or more worn

road springs best replaced in pairs

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,689 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,801 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s/r coil spring rusty

body damage

Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

body damage

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s/r coil spring rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bumper and body damage

Pass 5 Sep 2010 66,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 49,067 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 48,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,455 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 40,237 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,276 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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V741 HBH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V741 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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What year was V741 HBH registered?

V741 HBH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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