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V874 TRP

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,113 mi
Last recorded80,113 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 TRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2017 80,113 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

underside very rusty in places

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,493 miles

o/s door mirror requires attention

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,605 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)

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

underside rusty in places

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,075 miles

underside rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2014 65,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

underside rusty in places

Pass 5 Oct 2013 60,227 miles

springs slight rust

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,608 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 57,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,618 miles

brake pipes rusty

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty

os mirrow glass cracked

osf cv boot perished

Fail 24 Sep 2011 51,618 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty

os mirrow glass cracked

osf cv boot perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,664 miles

front discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,754 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,141 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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V874 TRP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V874 TRP, 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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V874 TRP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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