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T409 EFJ

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

20,424 mi
Last recorded20,424 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT409 EFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,424 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,878 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,296 miles

Offside and nearisde outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 9,296 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside and nearisde outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,770 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 99,770 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 90,807 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 82,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,206 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 74,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,039 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,002 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 66,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,261 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,817 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,227 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 28,894 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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T409 EFJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T409 EFJ, 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 T409 EFJ registered?

T409 EFJ is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T409 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T409 EFJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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