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T261 VWY

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

36,516 mi
Last recorded36,516 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 VWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 36,516 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 32,011 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 24,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 24,423 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 21,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 20,358 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer and inner sills corroded but nothing excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2019 15,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 15,527 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 15,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor near suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 15,437 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 15,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,815 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,327 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 14,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,138 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 12,137 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,037 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 11,037 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,984 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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T261 VWY 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 76%.

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 T261 VWY, 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 T261 VWY registered?

T261 VWY is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T261 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T261 VWY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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