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V809 GLC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,996 mi
Last recorded69,996 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 GLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,996 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 65,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,360 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,887 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 49,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside mirror cracked

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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V809 GLC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V809 GLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V809 GLC registered?

V809 GLC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V809 GLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V809 GLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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