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R182 JWV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,953 mi
Last recorded81,953 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 JWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,953 miles

corrosion forming on both inners and outers sill`s

Fail 11 Nov 2015 81,951 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion forming on both inners and outers sill`s

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,762 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly deterioted

slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Fail 6 Nov 2014 78,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly deterioted

slight corrosion to nearside front floor pan

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills and floor pans

Fail 28 Nov 2013 76,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills and floor pans

Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust rubber mount broken,but secure

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Fail 15 Nov 2012 7,355 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Fail 18 Nov 2011 70,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front cross menber corroded, but outside prescribed area.

Slight blow on exhaust

o/s/f outer CV joint boot, cracking, will require attention soon.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 70,567 miles

Front cross menber corroded, but outside prescribed area.

Slight blow on exhaust

o/s/f outer CV joint boot, cracking, will require attention soon.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on front cross member

Fail 12 Nov 2010 68,504 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on front cross member

Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,337 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 66,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,847 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 63,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,469 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 62,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,027 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 61,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 59,469 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R182 JWV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R182 JWV, 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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R182 JWV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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