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T147 BSH

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,642 mi
Last recorded94,642 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 BSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,642 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 94,642 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,750 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 91,750 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 91,641 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 May 2008 87,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 78,275 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 78,275 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,061 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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T147 BSH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T147 BSH, 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 T147 BSH registered?

T147 BSH is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T147 BSH safe to buy?

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