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T286 TGP

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 TGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,090 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underside corroded.

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 96,090 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Underside corroded.

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see brake pad wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly perished

both headlamp beam images deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2019 88,780 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge split cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see brake pad wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front outer drive shaft gaiters slightly perished

both headlamp beam images deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 83,539 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,936 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front inner sill slight corrosion

rear chassis and suspension component has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2017 81,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor within 30cm anti-roll bar bush mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front inner sill slight corrosion

rear chassis and suspension component has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,328 miles

offside rear brakes slightly binding

surface corrosion across the rear subframe

Fail 14 Nov 2016 80,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brakes slightly binding

surface corrosion across the rear subframe

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 78,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,481 miles

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,464 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,314 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,415 miles

o/s/r rear wheel hard to rotate

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2010 66,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r rear wheel hard to rotate

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

rear exhaust blocked

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,417 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit (inner edge)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit (inner edge)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 59,196 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,910 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 53,906 miles

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

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

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

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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T286 TGP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T286 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.

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T286 TGP is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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