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T133 JYB

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,660 mi
Last recorded40,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT133 JYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,660 miles

o/s/f brake pipe has some corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,660 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/f brake pipe has some corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,036 miles

WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,616 miles

o/s and n/s outer c.v boots perrished badly

rear wiper blade split on end

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,669 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 35,669 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,893 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,944 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,624 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,941 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to split

o/s/r n/s/r tyres starting to split

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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T133 JYB is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T133 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.

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What year was T133 JYB registered?

T133 JYB is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T133 JYB safe to buy?

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