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R706 PUM

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,630 mi
Last recorded60,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 PUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,630 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes and ferrules and inner sills protected in black paint

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,066 miles

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

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

mojor welding repairs to underside

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 43,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 37,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,653 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,625 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 37,624 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 37,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,705 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,907 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 34,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R706 PUM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R706 PUM, 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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R706 PUM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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