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T197 NAW

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,741 mi
Last recorded53,741 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 NAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 53,741 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 53,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 45,778 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight brake bind on rotation.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust near to joint on rear box has slight blow.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side walls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 29,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight brake bind on rotation.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust near to joint on rear box has slight blow.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side walls cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,935 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,462 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,107 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 20,107 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,515 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 19,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,595 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 18,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,553 miles

near side front tyre has cracks to sidewall will soon need attention

Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,951 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 16,945 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 16,925 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,848 miles

near side front and rear tyres sidewall cracks will soon need replacing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 14,477 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,014 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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T197 NAW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T197 NAW, 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 T197 NAW registered?

T197 NAW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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