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W479 RNE

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,071 mi
Last recorded61,071 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 RNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,071 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 60,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,588 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,887 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,480 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,480 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,568 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 45,568 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 34,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,669 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,338 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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W479 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W479 RNE, 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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What year was W479 RNE registered?

W479 RNE is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W479 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W479 RNE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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