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W288 WDS

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,159 mi
Last recorded16,159 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 WDS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 16,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all rear brake pipesat rear corrodeing

engine oil leaks

front to rear brake pipes corrodeing

n/s/f t.c.a rear bush poor might knock

n/s/f tyre on limmit 1.6mm

o/s/f t.c.a rear bush poor might knock

o/s/f tyre on 2mm inside edge

stone chip in o/s windscreen with in 10mm

Pass 8 Dec 2009 2,867 miles

brake pipes slightly starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm on outside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2009 2,867 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)

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

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

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

brake pipes slightly starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm on outside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2008 88,843 miles

all brake piupes slightly corrodeing at places

car slightly leaning too o/s

clutch inneed of adjustment

n/s wing mirror glass slightly loose

stone chip in o/s windscreen

water in o/s/f head light

Fail 5 Dec 2008 88,843 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake piupes slightly corrodeing at places

car slightly leaning too o/s

clutch inneed of adjustment

foot brake has slight travel

hand brake tavel

n/s wing mirror glass slightly loose

stone chip in o/s windscreen

water in o/s/f head light

Pass 7 Nov 2007 72,627 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 72,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W288 WDS is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 52,099 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 W288 WDS, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W288 WDS is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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