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T138 RTT

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,614 mi
Last recorded98,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 RTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre side walls cracking

off side front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2011 87,099 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres ageing cracks

Fail 7 Nov 2011 87,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres ageing cracks

Pass 5 Dec 2009 81,513 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Front and rear tyres have different speed ratings.

Front brake pads have approx 5,000 miles wear remaining.

Radiator deteriorated.

Fail 5 Dec 2009 81,513 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres perishing.

Front and rear tyres have different speed ratings.

Front brake pads have approx 5,000 miles wear remaining.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Radiator deteriorated.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,889 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre iner sidewalls badly perished

Fail 5 Dec 2008 69,888 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre iner sidewalls badly perished

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,727 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 60,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,881 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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T138 RTT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T138 RTT, 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 T138 RTT registered?

T138 RTT is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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