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V799 GNP

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,769 mi
Last recorded35,769 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV799 GNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 35,769 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to front flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear balance valve (pipe 2() (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear balance valve from front pipe 1 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to front flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle very corroded around suspension prescribed areas + around various chassis areas

Pass 7 Dec 2019 33,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 33,550 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

h/brake lever, little reserve travel

Pass 3 Dec 2018 30,898 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,921 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 27,921 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 23,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 23,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 13,873 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 11,068 miles

center b/light inop

Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,133 miles

center stop light inop

Pass 7 Dec 2012 9,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 7,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 7,094 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 6,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,430 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 5,820 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 5,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 4,798 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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V799 GNP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V799 GNP, 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 V799 GNP registered?

V799 GNP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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