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X308 GJF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,394 mi
Last recorded59,394 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 GJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 59,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to. rear one of two (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 59,394 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to. rear one of two (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 54,685 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 54,684 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

the bodywork sills are rusting and should be kept in check

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear foot brake slightly down on brake effort

Fail 10 Dec 2012 49,149 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear foot brake slightly down on brake effort

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,595 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewall perrishing

rear no plate honey combe back ground pre 2001

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,231 miles

kerb damage to alloy rims , front brake discs worn , both rear tyres very badly cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2009 28,229 miles

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

kerb damage to alloy rims , front brake discs worn , both rear tyres very badly cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,698 miles

all tyre walls perished

brake hose ferrules corroded

main front to rear steel brake pipe corrode at rear

n/side front tyre wearing outer edge

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,170 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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X308 GJF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X308 GJF, 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 X308 GJF registered?

X308 GJF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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