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T244 JKY

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,893 mi
Last recorded74,893 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT244 JKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 74,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,795 miles

complete exhaust in poor condition.

front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s/r suspension arm slightly corroded.

rear steel brake pipes at load sensing valve slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 57,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

complete exhaust in poor condition.

front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s/r suspension arm slightly corroded.

rear steel brake pipes at load sensing valve slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,163 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 38,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,619 miles

Front n/s tyre outer wall slightly cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,653 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,176 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 20,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 18,731 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,731 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,381 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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T244 JKY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T244 JKY, 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 T244 JKY registered?

T244 JKY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T244 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T244 JKY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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