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V997 MNK

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 MNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,534 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Upper stop lamp not working.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Upper stop lamp not working.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 67,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Rear bumper damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 65,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear light lens broken

coil spring corroded all four springs (front and rear) (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,790 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 48,437 miles

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipes next to fuel filler neck

corrosion to under body components

slight blow at front exhaust pipe

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 24 Dec 2012 42,490 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,130 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 38,130 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,870 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,496 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,281 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,333 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 16,333 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Jan 2006 14,390 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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V997 MNK is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V997 MNK, 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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V997 MNK is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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