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T233 PGF

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,240 mi
Last recorded27,240 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 PGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 27,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 27,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,644 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 23,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 22,120 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 22,120 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,133 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,455 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 17,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 14,336 miles

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

note battery insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2012 14,336 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

note battery insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2010 11,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 6,463 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 5,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 5,325 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 4,132 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 102,631 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 510 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T233 PGF is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T233 PGF, 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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T233 PGF is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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