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V86 EBJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,144 mi
Last recorded90,144 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 EBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,478 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,478 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 63,399 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,747 miles

brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,647 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 45,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,622 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 40,622 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 34,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,488 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,871 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 24,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 22,479 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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V86 EBJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V86 EBJ, 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 V86 EBJ registered?

V86 EBJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V86 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V86 EBJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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