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T439 RAA

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

669 mi
Last recorded669 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 669 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 669 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,602 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,593 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear exhaust silencer pipe showing previous repair

Fail 2 Jul 2012 85,457 miles

Both Rear Suspension Coil SPrings Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust Joint Has Been Repaired

Both Rear Tyres 2mm And Perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,457 miles

Both Rear Suspension Coil SPrings Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Rear Exhaust Joint Has Been Repaired

Both Rear Tyres 2mm And Perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,851 miles

Both front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm And Perishing

Radiator In Poor Condition And Showing Signs Of Leakage

Offside Front Tyre 2mm And Perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,154 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Offside Front Floor PAn Rusted

Offside Front tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Slight Blow From Centre Exhaust Joint

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,446 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit advise immediate replacement

Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit advise immediate replacement

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,926 miles

Rear bumper insecure

advise wiper blades replaced

Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,210 miles

n/s/r seat belt VERY wet.advise investigation

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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T439 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T439 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.

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What year was T439 RAA registered?

T439 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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