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V748 MKE

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,506 mi
Last recorded43,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 MKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,506 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,807 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 39,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,682 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 38,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,074 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,629 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,714 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 28,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,038 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 27,038 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 25,429 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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V748 MKE is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V748 MKE, 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 V748 MKE registered?

V748 MKE is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V748 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V748 MKE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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