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R45 YAU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,126 mi
Last recorded7,126 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 YAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 7,126 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 7,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 2,308 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,359 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,561 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,229 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 76,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,844 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 71,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear seat back - release button missing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 67,515 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 67,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front numberplate damaged

offside rear numberplate bulb dim

offside rear seat belt strap very wet !! ??

Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,106 miles

bonnet soundproofing insecure

temporary cap fitted to oil filler neck

wiper blades in poor condition

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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R45 YAU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R45 YAU, 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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R45 YAU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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