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R5 SDW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,142 mi
Last recorded42,142 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 42,142 miles

Bonnet release leaver broken

Both front tyres perished

Both rear seatbelt not inspected due to items on and around rear seats

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 May 2013 42,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Bonnet release leaver broken

Both front tyres perished

Both rear seatbelt not inspected due to items on and around rear seats

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,797 miles

Both windscreen wipers have started to split

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 31,797 miles

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both windscreen wipers have started to split

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,187 miles

nearside rear and offside front wheel trims missing

nearside rear brake slightly binding

under body slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2011 5,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear and offside front wheel trims missing

nearside rear brake slightly binding

under body slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,261 miles

brake pipes covered

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Fail 3 Jun 2010 86,261 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes covered

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside front cv joint noisy

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 55,536 miles

Boot full not allowing full inspection

Front registration plate damaged but still secure and legible

Fail 5 Feb 2009 55,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Boot full not allowing full inspection

Front registration plate damaged but still secure and legible

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,021 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 54,459 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,612 miles

front number plate cracked

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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R5 SDW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R5 SDW, 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 R5 SDW registered?

R5 SDW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R5 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 SDW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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