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T278 WNU

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,550 mi
Last recorded68,550 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 WNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2007 68,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

strong advise on both rear tyre treads very badbly cracked but not exposing cords yet

Fail 15 Jul 2006 51,560 miles

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

advise o/s door mirror has a replacement glass stuck to old mirror ploviding sufficient view to rear

Pass 15 Jul 2006 51,560 miles

advise o/s door mirror has a replacement glass stuck to old mirror ploviding sufficient view to rear

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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T278 WNU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 T278 WNU, 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 T278 WNU registered?

T278 WNU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T278 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 WNU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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