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R371 VSN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

2,194 mi
Last recorded2,194 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 VSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2011 2,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,536 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,250 miles

Offside front brake flexi pipe ferrule slightly corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 84,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake flexi pipe ferrule slightly corroded

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 77,399 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 77,399 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,039 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 70,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R371 VSN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R371 VSN, 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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R371 VSN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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