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V987 JAT

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,437 mi
Last recorded58,437 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 JAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the joint to the rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,983 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 50,983 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,652 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 44,615 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2012 40,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,095 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,895 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 27,894 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Passenger inner door handle insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,169 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,240 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 23,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 20,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V987 JAT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V987 JAT, 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 V987 JAT registered?

V987 JAT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V987 JAT safe to buy?

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