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R368 AWP

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,222 mi
Last recorded91,222 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 AWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 79,628 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 68,193 miles

Exhaust backbox internals detteriorated (baffles)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2013 57,279 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,215 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 47,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 47,752 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,900 miles

rear brakes req checking

Pass 13 May 2010 27,535 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 27,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2009 27,172 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 27,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 26,727 miles

N/S Rear tyre starting to perish.

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

O/S Rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 16 May 2008 26,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S Rear tyre starting to perish.

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

O/S Rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 3 May 2007 25,870 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 25,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,731 miles

nail in tyre

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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R368 AWP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R368 AWP, 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 R368 AWP registered?

R368 AWP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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