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T231 YAN

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 YAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 63,504 miles

Emissions unable to be completed large hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2023 62,044 miles

Advanced corrosion on o/s outer sill.

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 60,087 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

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

Pass 24 May 2021 58,328 miles

Advanced corrosion on o/s outer sill

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 58,328 miles

Advanced corrosion on o/s outer sill

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 55,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 54,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 54,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,220 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 48,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,148 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,216 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 39,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,276 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,251 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 34,251 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,042 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 33,042 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,630 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 25,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,384 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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T231 YAN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T231 YAN, 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 T231 YAN registered?

T231 YAN is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 June 1999.

Is T231 YAN safe to buy?

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