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T456 RAA

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,537 mi
Last recorded9,537 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT456 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 9,537 miles

battery loose

corrosion front cross member

corrosion hole o/s/r inner arch at rear

corrosion o/s/r floor

corrosion on brake pipes

front side lights not as bright as each other

n/e/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear lights affected by each other

rear suspension front mount bushes deteriorating

steering lock loose

surface rust at rear

Fail 26 Nov 2015 9,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

battery loose

corrosion front cross member

corrosion hole o/s/r inner arch at rear

corrosion o/s/r floor

corrosion on brake pipes

front side lights not as bright as each other

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear lights affected by each other

rear suspension front mount bushes deteriorating

steering lock loose

surface rust at rear

Pass 24 Oct 2014 4,285 miles

front brake pipes rusty

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

rear suspension fronmt mount bushes deteriorating

some rear brake pipes rusty

surface rust underneath in places

Fail 24 Oct 2014 4,285 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake back plates rubbing on discs

front brake pipes rusty

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

rear suspension fronmt mount bushes deteriorating

some rear brake pipes rusty

surface rust underneath in places

Pass 11 Sep 2013 2,505 miles

corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch at rear

rust loose in rear silencer

slight rear brake inbalance

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

surface rust underneath in places

Fail 9 Sep 2013 2,505 miles

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

corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch at rear

rust loose in rear silencer

slight rear brake inbalance

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

surface rust underneath in places

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 94,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,366 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 81,514 miles

Bonnet has excessive corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2010 81,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet has excessive corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,097 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,736 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 75,736 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 69,393 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 69,393 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 63,256 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 63,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T456 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T456 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 T456 RAA registered?

T456 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T456 RAA safe to buy?

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