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T462 RAA

1999 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,449 mi
Last recorded48,449 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 RAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,449 miles

Front crossmember/radiator support corroded

Off side rear drum brake binding

Fail 18 Jun 2015 48,449 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front crossmember/radiator support corroded

Off side rear drum brake binding

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,799 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 47,799 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,143 miles

o/s outer floor to sill corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front chassis is starting to corrode.

Rear chassis and inner sills areas are starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 44,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,294 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 17,498 miles

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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T462 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T462 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 T462 RAA registered?

T462 RAA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T462 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T462 RAA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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