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R376 LDE

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,161 mi
Last recorded33,161 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 LDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,161 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 33,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,286 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 30,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,425 miles

Slight play(knock) from steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2011 27,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play(knock) from steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,239 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 17,212 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 13,331 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 13,168 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 8,629 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 8,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R376 LDE is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 R376 LDE, 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 R376 LDE registered?

R376 LDE is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R376 LDE safe to buy?

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