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T153 RHJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,659 mi
Last recorded68,659 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 RHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 68,659 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2011 68,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,492 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,363 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,682 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Has Cuts In Sidewall, Not Down To Cords.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 55,532 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

N/S/F Tyre Has Cuts In Sidewall, Not Down To Cords.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,848 miles

Cut In N/S/F Tyre Sidewall, Not Showing Cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2008 49,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Cut In N/S/F Tyre Sidewall, Not Showing Cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2007 43,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,551 miles

all tyres have slight kerb damage to sidewalls

Fail 6 Jun 2006 36,551 miles

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

all tyres have slight kerb damage to sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2005 31,160 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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T153 RHJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T153 RHJ, 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 T153 RHJ registered?

T153 RHJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T153 RHJ safe to buy?

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