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R153 CAH

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,413 mi
Last recorded5,413 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 CAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 5,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,674 miles

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

o/s/r tyre shows signs of perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,674 miles

o/s/r tyre shows signs of perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,387 miles

BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED.

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

HEAVY CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE, SILLS INNER AND OUTER , CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS RAILS.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 95,387 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED.

GENERAL WEAR TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

HEAVY CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE, SILLS INNER AND OUTER , CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS RAILS.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,401 miles

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONANTS

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

N/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT WORN

N/S/R SEAT BELT IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

TYRES ARE PERISHING FRONTS ARE WEARING ON EDGES

WINDCSREEN DAMAGED

Fail 19 Jan 2013 89,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHING AND NERARING LIMITS

CORROSION TO SILLS ,FLOORS CHASSIS RAILS, INNER WINGS ,REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE N/S OF THE STEERING RACK

SUSPENSION COMPONATS ARE CORRODED

SUSPESION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corroded and holed

general corrosion to vehicle underside

offside front floor corroded and holed

windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2011 82,937 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

general corrosion to underside

small crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,439 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,139 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 69,923 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,365 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 60,365 miles

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

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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R153 CAH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R153 CAH, 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 R153 CAH registered?

R153 CAH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R153 CAH safe to buy?

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