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R176 BUK

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,188 mi
Last recorded15,188 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 BUK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2012 15,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine slightly emits smoke

Pass 22 Jan 2011 10,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 7,472 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 4,199 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 4,199 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 522 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 522 miles

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 509 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R176 BUK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R176 BUK, 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 R176 BUK registered?

R176 BUK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R176 BUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 BUK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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