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T284 MBV

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

54,759 mi
Last recorded54,759 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 MBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2023 54,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,915 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 53,915 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,589 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 53,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 52,859 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 52,859 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 51,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,892 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 50,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155-70-13-75T (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,111 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 50,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-70-13-T (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 49,100 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,617 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 47,617 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxiliary drive belts in poor condition

nearside rear bumper lower support bracket corroded to excess

nearside rear tyre has cracks between treads

offside rear bumper lower support bracket corroded to excess

Fail 18 Feb 2014 46,300 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxiliary drive belts in poor condition

nearside rear bumper lower support bracket corroded to excess

nearside rear tyre has cracks between treads

offside rear bumper lower support bracket corroded to excess

Pass 25 Feb 2013 45,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 45,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,303 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 44,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,223 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,093 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 29,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,969 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 23,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,354 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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T284 MBV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 T284 MBV, 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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T284 MBV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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