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T405 RWV

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 RWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 99,477 miles

As recorded at initial test

Fail 13 Mar 2010 99,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to n/s/f floor

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cut in tread

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight damage to o/s/f seatbelt also slow to retract

wipers poor

Pass 13 Mar 2009 91,087 miles

Inner sills rusty.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer sill rusty.

Offside rear tyre perished and worn low on inner edge.

Rear chassis rails corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 91,064 miles

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

Inner sills rusty.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer sill rusty.

Offside rear tyre perished and worn low on inner edge.

Rear chassis rails corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 83,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 83,402 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 81,678 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 81,662 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,494 miles

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)

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

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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T405 RWV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T405 RWV, 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 T405 RWV registered?

T405 RWV is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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