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T196 FTD

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,852 mi
Last recorded37,852 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 FTD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,852 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside inner cv boot torn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,365 miles

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

both rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

cut in offside outer tyre wall

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,356 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 27,728 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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T196 FTD is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T196 FTD, 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 T196 FTD registered?

T196 FTD is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T196 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T196 FTD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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