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T457 RAA

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,206 mi
Last recorded68,206 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT457 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,206 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 68,206 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 64,535 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 64,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,454 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 58,454 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,425 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 53,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 48,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T457 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 50%.

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 T457 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 T457 RAA registered?

T457 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T457 RAA safe to buy?

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