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R612 DBJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,237 mi
Last recorded83,237 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 DBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,237 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 83,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 83,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,764 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 71,755 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,191 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 69,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,956 miles

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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R612 DBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R612 DBJ, 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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R612 DBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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