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V979 SWL

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,750 mi
Last recorded43,750 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 SWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,750 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor has grease around it but no split found

Fail 15 Sep 2010 43,750 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s steering rack gaitor has grease around it but no split found

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,674 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2009 42,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,636 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,013 miles

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 36,013 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 27,938 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot loose

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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V979 SWL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V979 SWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V979 SWL registered?

V979 SWL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V979 SWL safe to buy?

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