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T275 LWX

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,380 mi
Last recorded89,380 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 LWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens missing

Fail 1 Feb 2013 89,380 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fresh welding repairs to underbody and sills seems good

underbody and sill corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2012 84,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fresh welding repairs to underbody and sills seems good

underbody and sill corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2012 84,431 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,316 miles

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

o/s cill damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,230 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 74,227 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front lower strut corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2009 68,407 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front lower strut corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,150 miles

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

front lower crossmember corroded

offside and nearside sill to floors corroding but not considered to be excessive at time of test

Fail 18 Feb 2008 61,139 miles

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

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

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

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

front lower crossmember corroded

offside and nearside sill to floors corroding but not considered to be excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,869 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 54,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 48,669 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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T275 LWX is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T275 LWX, 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 T275 LWX registered?

T275 LWX is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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