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R374 VLL

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,894 mi
Last recorded64,894 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 VLL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,894 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 64,892 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 58,370 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 51,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,300 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,474 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 45,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,361 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 39,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 34,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,524 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 26,524 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 19,629 miles

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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R374 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R374 VLL, 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 R374 VLL registered?

R374 VLL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R374 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 VLL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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