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R69 DAH

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,727 mi
Last recorded54,727 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 DAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,727 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,721 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,665 miles

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

slight binding n/s rear brake

Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,464 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 46,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,155 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,243 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 41,202 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,828 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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R69 DAH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R69 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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What year was R69 DAH registered?

R69 DAH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R69 DAH safe to buy?

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