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V849 DTE

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,844 mi
Last recorded62,844 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 DTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,844 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,945 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,945 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,153 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 41,924 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,924 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 34,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,554 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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V849 DTE is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V849 DTE, 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 V849 DTE registered?

V849 DTE is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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