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R216 DCL

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,565 mi
Last recorded54,565 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 DCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 54,564 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,724 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 50,723 miles

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

battery insecure

corrosion to all 4 brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

n/s/f outer c.v gaitor perished

surfaces corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2006 47,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

metal brake pipes joining to front flexible brake hoses starting to corrode

metal brake pipes leading to and coming from rear brake compensator valve starting to corrode

underside of vehicle starting to suffer surface corrosion

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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R216 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R216 DCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R216 DCL registered?

R216 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R216 DCL safe to buy?

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