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V974 DCU

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,312 mi
Last recorded90,312 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 DCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,312 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 90,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Sill panels corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sill panel o/s corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 79,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Serious oil leak on engine preventing emmissions test.

Sill panel o/s corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 71,968 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 71,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,347 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 45,347 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 42,659 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 33,271 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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V974 DCU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White 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 V974 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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V974 DCU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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