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V838 GLH

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 GLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2010 56,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearisde and offside front wipers poor

nearside and offside front steering rack boots damp

nearside door mirror cracked

possible noise nearside rear wheel when rotated

rear exhaust knocking on rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,235 miles

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

nearisde and offside front wipers poor

nearside and offside front steering rack boots damp

nearside door mirror cracked

possible noise nearside rear wheel when rotated

rear exhaust knocking on rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,155 miles

offside front steering rack gaitor damp but no signs of a leak

offside front tyre has a few monior cuts in the tread

Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front steering rack gaitor damp but no signs of a leak

offside front tyre has a few monior cuts in the tread

Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,727 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 45,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/front inner wheelarch has corrosion

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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V838 GLH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V838 GLH, 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 V838 GLH registered?

V838 GLH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is V838 GLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 GLH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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