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V820 ETC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,269 mi
Last recorded38,269 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 ETC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,196 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 32,194 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,361 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 27,359 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,981 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,585 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,718 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,026 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 18,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 16,325 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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V820 ETC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V820 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 V820 ETC registered?

V820 ETC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V820 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V820 ETC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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