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T438 RAA

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,881 mi
Last recorded67,881 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,881 miles

lower readings on o/s rear brake

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,707 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,696 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bottom radiator hose leaking

chip in screen

tyres perrished

Fail 10 Jun 2009 67,696 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bottom radiator hose leaking

chip in screen

tyres perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,520 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

crack in front number plate

front tyres perrished

slight exhaust blow

slight noise in rear hubs

Fail 9 Jun 2008 67,520 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

crack in front number plate

front tyres perrished

slight exhaust blow

slight noise in rear hubs

Pass 3 Jan 2007 66,824 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight damage to tyre sidwalls

slight noise in rear hubs

Fail 3 Jan 2007 66,824 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight damage to tyre sidwalls

slight noise in rear hubs

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,137 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 66,137 miles

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

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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T438 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T438 RAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T438 RAA registered?

T438 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T438 RAA safe to buy?

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