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V967 DCU

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,364 mi
Last recorded96,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV967 DCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2012 96,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,489 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,202 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 84,200 miles

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 76,461 miles

Front chassis cross member corroded.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 76,455 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front chassis cross member corroded.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,167 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

PETROL TANK CORRODED

Fail 19 Jun 2008 70,167 miles

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

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

PETROL TANK CORRODED

Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,145 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,712 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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V967 DCU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V967 DCU, 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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V967 DCU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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