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R36 YWL

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,731 mi
Last recorded24,731 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 YWL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2008 24,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,122 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 20,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 98,003 miles

battery insecure

coolant leaking

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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R36 YWL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R36 YWL, 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 R36 YWL registered?

R36 YWL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R36 YWL safe to buy?

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