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R65 DAH

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,329 mi
Last recorded90,329 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 DAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,329 miles

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

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

underbody has signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2013 90,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,846 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low

Fail 18 Oct 2011 84,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,650 miles

areas of underbody has corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2010 80,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

areas of underbody has corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear bumper insecure

both front floor pans corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,590 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 69,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust back box

Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,014 miles

3 small stone chips in zone "A" of front windscreen

Exhaust rear box soundproofing, part blocking outlet.

Rattle near engine sounds like a loose cat ??

Fail 1 Oct 2007 65,014 miles

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

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

3 small stone chips in zone "A" of front windscreen

Exhaust rear box soundproofing, part blocking outlet.

Rattle near engine sounds like a loose cat ??

Pass 1 Dec 2006 60,879 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2005 56,651 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 56,651 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wipers starting to split

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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R65 DAH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R65 DAH, 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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R65 DAH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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