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V761 EHT

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,656 mi
Last recorded40,656 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 EHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,656 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 40,656 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,460 miles

near side rear and off side rear tyres worn unevenly

slight play in both front steering rack ends and slight play in steering column lower U J

under vehicle body work corroded and suspension parts corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 38,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear and off side rear tyres worn unevenly

slight play in both front steering rack ends and slight play in steering column lower U J

under vehicle body work corroded and suspension parts corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 35,429 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 35,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 31,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,942 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,457 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 20,191 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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V761 EHT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V761 EHT, 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 V761 EHT registered?

V761 EHT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V761 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 EHT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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