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V779 DBJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,533 mi
Last recorded57,533 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 DBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,533 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,895 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to offside sill

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,174 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 50,174 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,058 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 46,058 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,573 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,995 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 39,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,161 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,886 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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V779 DBJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V779 DBJ, 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 V779 DBJ registered?

V779 DBJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V779 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V779 DBJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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