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T124 JYB

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

37,101 mi
Last recorded37,101 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT124 JYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 37,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 37,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 36,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,315 miles

Oil leaking from the distributor

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 36,315 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaking from the distributor

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,868 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 35,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 35,650 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 35,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,588 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 34,586 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,492 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 34,492 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,229 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering column

suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,722 miles

battery insecure

front tyres perished

front wipers smear slightly

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,093 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 30,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

wipers smear windscreen slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,045 miles

N/S/F CV BOOT INNER CLIP, LOOSE, TIGHTEN OK.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 25,181 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

Fail 9 Mar 2006 20,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,854 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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T124 JYB is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T124 JYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T124 JYB registered?

T124 JYB is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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