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V978 FPO

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,425 mi
Last recorded41,425 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 FPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 41,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,989 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 39,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 39,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V978 FPO is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V978 FPO, 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 V978 FPO registered?

V978 FPO is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V978 FPO safe to buy?

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