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V398 PHK

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,537 mi
Last recorded66,537 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 PHK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,537 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,757 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 25 Feb 2009 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,206 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,626 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 41,489 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V398 PHK is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V398 PHK, 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

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What year was V398 PHK registered?

V398 PHK is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V398 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V398 PHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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