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R27 YLD

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,256 mi
Last recorded96,256 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 YLD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 96,256 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 96,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 93,604 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 93,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 88,685 miles

offside rear tyre perished 155/70x13t

stain on petrol tank

Fail 30 Dec 2008 88,685 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished 155/70x13t

stain on petrol tank

Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,731 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,754 miles

Offside rear trye slightly perrished.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 70,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre slightly perrished.

Pass 19 Aug 2005 65,484 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 65,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center exhaust pipe heavily corroded †

dent in boot and aeriel broken †

front number plate starting to fade †

pin hole in nearside cv boot †

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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R27 YLD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R27 YLD, 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 R27 YLD registered?

R27 YLD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R27 YLD safe to buy?

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