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V76 EBJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,576 mi
Last recorded99,576 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 EBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wipers split on ends

corrosion on rear floor os but not weakend structure

ns inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,461 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 95,446 miles

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,822 miles

Boot catch only holds on first latch

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

O/s/r light cluster damaged but not affecting light output to rear

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 90,822 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Boot catch only holds on first latch

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

O/s/r light cluster damaged but not affecting light output to rear

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 85,477 miles

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

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

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

both brake pipes to rear beside fuel tank surface corrosion

both front suspension leg spring cups surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,609 miles

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2009 82,609 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear lamp lense cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,444 miles

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Park brake lever, long travel.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 74,444 miles

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

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

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Park brake lever, long travel.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,587 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing.

Nearside rear wheel bearing, slight noise.

No plate lights dim.

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 65,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake pads wearing.

Nearside rear wheel bearing, slight noise.

No plate lights dim.

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,139 miles

Exhaust system noisey.

Fuel pipes corroding at rear.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front disc - runout.

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

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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V76 EBJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V76 EBJ, 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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V76 EBJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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