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R191 UCW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,033 mi
Last recorded77,033 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 UCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,033 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,024 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

maximum brake inbalance 54%

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,239 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,765 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,760 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,165 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 50,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,019 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE TREAD RUBBER CRACKING

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,639 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 42,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 39,553 miles

n/sf o/sf & o/sr tyres cracking

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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R191 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R191 UCW, 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 R191 UCW registered?

R191 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R191 UCW safe to buy?

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