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R679 AMS

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,578 mi
Last recorded53,578 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 AMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,578 miles

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

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

front crossmember thin & corroded

radiator thin

underneath car smell of petrol but no signs of leak

Fail 31 Oct 2009 53,568 miles

Nearside 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

front crossmember thin & corroded

radiator thin

underneath car smell of petrol but no signs of leak

Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,256 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

front to rear brake pipe under cover & undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2008 45,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

front to rear brake pipe under cover & undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,326 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipe under cover

rear brake pipe connecting junction not used

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 29 Sep 2007 39,326 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipe under cover

rear brake pipe connecting junction not used

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,730 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 35,730 miles

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

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

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

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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R679 AMS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc 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 R679 AMS, 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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R679 AMS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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