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V892 JCV

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,767 mi
Last recorded28,767 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 JCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,767 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake could do with adjustment

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split but no play

slight corrotion rear brake pipes

small crack front number plate

Fail 10 Jun 2010 28,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handbrake could do with adjustment

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber split but no play

slight corrotion rear brake pipes

small crack front number plate

Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,606 miles

n/s mirror damaged

slight play in rackends

Fail 5 Jun 2009 11,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

slight play in rackends

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,468 miles

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 9 May 2007 75,886 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 3 May 2007 75,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,888 miles

nail in tyre

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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V892 JCV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 V892 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 V892 JCV registered?

V892 JCV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 December 1999.

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