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V982 JHP

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,114 mi
Last recorded67,114 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 JHP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,114 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,114 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,988 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s front door handle loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,791 miles

front cross member showing heavy corrosion

nearside front mirror removed

Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,791 miles

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

front cross member showing heavy corrosion

nearside front mirror removed

Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cv joints noisy

front brakes noisy

front cross member showing heavy corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,306 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 47,051 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 46,800 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

battery terminal in poor condition

corrosion front to rear metal brake pipe at rear going to load compensature valve

damage nearside front wheel outer edge

front discs slightly worn

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre perished inner and outer sidewalls

nearside wiper detiorating

offside front brake hose furrell corroded

offside front coil spring corroded at top

rear number plate detiorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,709 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 42,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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V982 JHP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V982 JHP, 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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V982 JHP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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