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V771 DVN

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

1,781 mi
Last recorded1,781 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV771 DVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 1,781 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,291 miles

both front floor pans and sills been repaired

car very wet when tested

chips in windscreen

front cross member rusty

front to rear brake pipes poor

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f tyre on 4mm and cracked

n/s/f wheel weights catching on caliper

none standard fuel cap fitted

rear brake imbalence

some rubber exhaust mounts cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2011 97,249 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

both front floor pans and sills been repaired

car very wet when tested

chips in windscreen

front cross member rusty

front to rear brake pipes poor

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/f tyre on 4mm and cracked

n/s/f wheel weights catching on caliper

none standard fuel cap fitted

rear brake imbalence

some rubber exhaust mounts cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,849 miles

incorrect fuel cap fitted.off siide sill and floor poor and repaired.very wet when tested.front cross member very rusty and poor,front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2010 94,826 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

incorrect fuel cap fitted.off siide sill and floor poor and repaired.very wet when tested.front cross member very rusty and poor,front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,366 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 90,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front cross member very rusty.

rear indicators fading.wrong fuwel cap fitted,off side sill and floor rusty,front to rear brake pipes rusty,off side rear tyre cracking on side wall,front lower rear suspension bushes cracking,

Pass 17 Dec 2008 86,381 miles

small chips on windscreen

Fail 15 Dec 2008 86,337 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust slightly blowing from manifold

front discs slightly pitted and pads getting low

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight front and rear brake judder recorded

small chips on windscreen

tyresc slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2008 60,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 69,616 miles

all under body brake pipes rusting †slight blow from front exhaust jiont

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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V771 DVN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V771 DVN, 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 V771 DVN registered?

V771 DVN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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