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AC08 LRJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,939 mi
Last recorded120,939 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Front ns and os tyres starting to scrub

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment very slight (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge also tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 120,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (7.1.2)

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

Front ns and os tyres starting to scrub

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment very slight (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge also tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 110,238 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 29 Oct 2014 102,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 96,336 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,044 miles

Nearside wiper slightly smeary

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,525 miles

Offside front lower wishbone bush starting to perish

Rear tyres sarting to show slight cracking between the tread

Rear wiper rubber split

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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AC08 LRJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 61,317 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 AC08 LRJ, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 LRJ registered?

AC08 LRJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AC08 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 LRJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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