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V745 DGJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,069 mi
Last recorded1,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV745 DGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 1,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,216 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under side of vehicle slightly rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,788 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 48,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,692 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,956 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,449 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 43,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,040 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 39,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,557 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 34,557 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V745 DGJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V745 DGJ, 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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V745 DGJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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