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V870 GAT

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 GAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 87,452 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,499 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front engine mounting insecure

non prescribed area corrosion to the front x-member

slight play to nearside steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2011 75,490 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front engine mounting insecure

non prescribed area corrosion to the front x-member

slight play to nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2010 67,289 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,277 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 61,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,539 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,090 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 45,070 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 37,081 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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V870 GAT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V870 GAT, 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 V870 GAT registered?

V870 GAT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V870 GAT safe to buy?

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