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V880 JCV

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,333 mi
Last recorded90,333 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV880 JCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,333 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2014 90,333 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,899 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads very thin

Fail 8 Feb 2013 78,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads very thin

Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,264 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,187 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,160 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,428 miles

pasengers door handle broken.working at time of test.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 53,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

pasengers door handle broken.working at time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,266 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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V880 JCV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White 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 V880 JCV, 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 V880 JCV registered?

V880 JCV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is V880 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V880 JCV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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