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S268 TPW

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

876 mi
Last recorded876 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 TPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 876 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2016 97,109 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 92,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 84,470 miles

all metal brake pipes scaley in places.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,496 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes scaley in places.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,887 miles

advise front brake pads look low

advise nearside rear tyre is becoming perrished

Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise front brake pads look low

advise nearside rear tyre is becoming perrished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,897 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 69,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,094 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 58,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,683 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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S268 TPW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,086 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 S268 TPW, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S268 TPW registered?

S268 TPW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S268 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S268 TPW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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