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R665 TRB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,707 mi
Last recorded37,707 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 TRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 37,707 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, all bushed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension corroded

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,891 miles

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall is lightly perrished

Fail 4 Oct 2017 36,891 miles

Emissions not tested unable to check with hole in exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall is lightly perrished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor/very poor repair (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 34,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor/very poor repair (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,707 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

underbody and sills have corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2014 27,707 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

underbody and sills have corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2014 27,705 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside door mirror slightly deteriorated glass

Nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside rear wheel arch has slight corrossion

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 26,504 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,316 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 25,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,091 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 24,091 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,054 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,871 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 21,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,766 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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R665 TRB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R665 TRB, 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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R665 TRB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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