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T85 LAN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,430 mi
Last recorded95,430 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 LAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2013 88,996 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 88,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,726 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 76,726 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,638 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 66,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,639 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 44,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 May 2008 37,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,345 miles

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 19 May 2006 30,820 miles

front tyres worn edges

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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T85 LAN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 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 T85 LAN, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T85 LAN registered?

T85 LAN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is T85 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T85 LAN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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