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T298 RKS

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

68,613 mi
Last recorded68,613 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 RKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2010 68,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,326 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 62,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,384 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 57,381 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,084 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 50,984 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,044 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 45,044 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid level getting low

front brake inbalance

off side front tyre on legal limit

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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T298 RKS is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T298 RKS, 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 T298 RKS registered?

T298 RKS is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T298 RKS safe to buy?

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