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X636 LBJ

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,931 mi
Last recorded11,931 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX636 LBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 11,931 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

NSF,OSF & NSR tyre valves perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 2,416 miles

All 4 brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyre valves perished

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 2,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyre valves perished

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,916 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 92,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake pipes slightly corroded.

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,214 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 83,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyre side walls cracked

O/s/f wiper blade split

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

Temp. fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,793 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 17 Aug 2011 73,793 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,787 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion nearside and offside outer sill to floor areas

Fail 16 Aug 2010 67,782 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion nearside and offside outer sill to floor areas

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,427 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,192 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion nsf and os rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Aug 2008 59,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion nsf and os rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,019 miles

front tyre tread depths getting low

nsf and os rear brake pipe from load valve to flexible hose getting corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2007 54,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyre tread depths getting low

nsf and os rear brake pipe from load valve to flexible hose getting corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,743 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,743 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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X636 LBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X636 LBJ, 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 X636 LBJ registered?

X636 LBJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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