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R195 UCW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,857 mi
Last recorded72,857 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 UCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe coming from compensator at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe under car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 71,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,478 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 55,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner rear sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,884 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,882 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 34,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,116 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 28,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,987 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,600 miles

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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R195 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R195 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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R195 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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