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R469 WYD

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,311 mi
Last recorded7,311 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 WYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 7,311 miles

Front floor areas corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

suspension components rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2017 7,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm front mount (x2) (2.4.A.3)

Front floor areas corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

suspension components rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 92,305 miles

Front Lower cross member corrroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear lower arm front bush deteriorating

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack

suspension components rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2016 91,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Lower cross member corrroded

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear lower arm front bush deteriorating

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack

suspension components rusty

Pass 6 May 2015 83,414 miles

advise front crossmember corroded not affecting brakes or steering

Fail 5 May 2015 93,414 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

advise alternator drive belt split

advise front crossmember corroded not affecting brakes or steering

Pass 12 May 2014 72,228 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,293 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,668 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,838 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 67,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,847 miles

front cross member starting to rust

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,363 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,358 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 54,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,993 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,593 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 48,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R469 WYD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R469 WYD, 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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R469 WYD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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