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X985 JEH

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,322 mi
Last recorded85,322 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 JEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,322 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 85,322 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 78,160 miles

both front coil springs corroded

n/s front wiper blade split on end

n/s rear metal brake pipe becomin corroded

o/s front inner arch metal brake pipe corroded

o/s rear tyre just starting to crack in tread

Fail 27 May 2010 78,160 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

n/s front wiper blade split on end

n/s rear metal brake pipe becomin corroded

o/s front inner arch metal brake pipe corroded

o/s rear tyre just starting to crack in tread

Pass 26 May 2009 70,427 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 70,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 64,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,340 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,639 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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X985 JEH is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X985 JEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X985 JEH?

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What year was X985 JEH registered?

X985 JEH is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X985 JEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 JEH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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