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V741 JKG

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,615 mi
Last recorded72,615 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 JKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2015 72,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner floor panel and chassis--- (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel to lower suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corrosion started== (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,188 miles

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

front exhaust in very poor condition--

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,500 miles

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

n/s/rear brake slightly binding--o/s/rear tyre walls faint cracks appearing--drivers door handle loose---

Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

n/s/rear brake slightly binding--o/s/rear tyre walls faint cracks appearing--drivers door handle loose---

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,882 miles

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

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

front exhaust section poor condition--drivers door handle loose--n/sfront door mirror glass, missing--

Fail 22 Nov 2012 57,880 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust section poor condition--drivers door handle loose--n/sfront door mirror glass, missing--

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2010 64,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

not able to check welding repair as carpets and trim refitted

Fail 25 Nov 2010 64,586 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,695 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2008 60,244 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,983 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 53,982 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 52,758 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 52,758 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,734 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 JKG is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V741 JKG, 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 JKG registered?

V741 JKG is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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