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T446 REL

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT446 REL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

front cross member corrodded

fuel pipes corrodded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mounting not surpporting silencer fully

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,871 miles

Both front C.V gaitors leaking grease.

Both rear brakes binding.

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 47,867 miles

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

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

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

Both front C.V gaitors leaking grease.

Both rear brakes binding.

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,923 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear tyres perished & o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2010 39,908 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,908 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,575 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,575 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,865 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet cable/catch worn

Fail 29 Apr 2008 29,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bonnet cable/catch worn

Pass 1 May 2007 24,603 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 24,603 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2006 18,485 miles

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre low outer tread

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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T446 REL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 T446 REL, 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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T446 REL is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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