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V808 ETC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,540 mi
Last recorded55,540 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 ETC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,540 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 55,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,126 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,102 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,591 miles

Nearside And Offside Rear Tyres Perishing

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 35,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside And Offside Rear Tyres Perishing

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Perishing

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,626 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 21,013 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,013 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,640 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,897 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 13,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 12,161 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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V808 ETC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V808 ETC, 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 V808 ETC registered?

V808 ETC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V808 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V808 ETC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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