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T133 LAC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,416 mi
Last recorded82,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT133 LAC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,416 miles

Nearside Front passengers door handle insecure

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 82,412 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front passengers door handle insecure

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,906 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,140 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 40,856 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,601 miles

N/S & O/S rear tyres side wall split

Fail 22 May 2012 32,601 miles

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

N/S & O/S rear tyres side wall split

Pass 23 May 2011 32,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 32,283 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,114 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 30,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,116 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,902 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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T133 LAC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LAC, 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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T133 LAC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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