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T427 RDU

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,931 mi
Last recorded40,931 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT427 RDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

general weakness and corrosion in places

many areas of welding repairs

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,761 miles

various areas of welding repairs

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,761 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general weakness and corrosion toinner and outer sills

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,004 miles

exhaust weak and leaking slightly

front chassis cross member weak and corroding

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 1,860 miles

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

brake disc's wearing thin

catalyst breaking up internally

slight sill corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,399 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 92,104 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 69,805 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,489 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 53,585 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 53,585 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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T427 RDU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T427 RDU, 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 T427 RDU registered?

T427 RDU is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T427 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T427 RDU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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