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R575 CLS

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,194 mi
Last recorded95,194 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 CLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 95,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,362 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 91,362 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front crossmember corrosion

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 12 Mar 2007 81,441 miles

front wipers & look at washers, slight corosion at rear metal brake pipes, look at o/s/r foot brake

Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,448 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 77,448 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

oil leak

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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R575 CLS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R575 CLS, 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

How do I check the history of R575 CLS?

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What year was R575 CLS registered?

R575 CLS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R575 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R575 CLS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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