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T268 TGP

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,195 mi
Last recorded9,195 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT268 TGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 9,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s/f indicator lamp damaged has amber tape not leaking white light at time of inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2015 9,192 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

o/s/f indicator lamp damaged has amber tape not leaking white light at time of inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2014 1,488 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 96,364 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 96,364 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 89,811 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,383 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 83,383 miles

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,700 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 65,700 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,318 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 57,115 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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T268 TGP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T268 TGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T268 TGP registered?

T268 TGP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T268 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T268 TGP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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