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R737 LGB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,656 mi
Last recorded40,656 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 LGB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,656 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 40,653 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 38,079 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 38,079 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 37,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,805 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 34,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 31,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,660 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 28,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,987 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 23,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,574 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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R737 LGB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R737 LGB, 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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R737 LGB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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