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T8 ERW

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,753 mi
Last recorded51,753 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 ERW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,753 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,442 miles

both headlamp lens faded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,175 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 51,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,885 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 49,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,530 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,973 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 48,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,422 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,577 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,577 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,235 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear wheel bearing is noisy

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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T8 ERW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 52,099 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 T8 ERW, 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 26 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 T8 ERW registered?

T8 ERW is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is T8 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 ERW shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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