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T208 TSC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,019 mi
Last recorded52,019 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 TSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 52,019 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,097 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 485,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 485,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking master cylinder area (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,525 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area but not to excess (2.4.A.3)

car only just met emission requirments after several attempts and adjustments co %

Fail 19 Feb 2016 48,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area but not to excess (2.4.A.3)

car only just met emission requirments after several attempts and adjustments co %

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,430 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 45,277 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2014 45,277 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 44,242 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 44,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 43,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,726 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 42,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 42,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,446 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate marked

spare tyre soft

Fail 12 May 2009 41,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate marked

spare tyre soft

Pass 15 May 2008 40,496 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside rear brake pipes from load sensing valve slightly corroded

front no plate damaged

Fail 13 May 2008 40,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside rear brake pipes from load sensing valve slightly corroded

front no plate damaged

Pass 14 May 2007 38,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 32,294 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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T208 TSC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T208 TSC, 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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T208 TSC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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