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R74 DAH

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 DAH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,176 miles

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

all coil springs rusty

all suspension arms and mounting areas rusty

front cross member corroded-not within prescribed area

front discs corroded and wearing thin

front flexi ends rusting

front tyres perishing

fuel pipes rusting

nearside front floor rusting

nearside headlamp condensated-not affecting pattern

offside front chassis rusting

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Jan 2011 96,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes rusting

nearside front floor rusting

front tyres perishing

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

all coil springs rusty

all suspension arms and mounting areas rusty

front cross member corroded-not within prescribed area

front discs corroded and wearing thin

front flexi ends rusting

nearside headlamp condensated-not affecting pattern

offside front chassis rusting

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Jan 2010 88,865 miles

all coil springs rusty

all suspension arms rusty

flexi ends rusting

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

fuel pipes rusting

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face-not affecting performance

nearside front brake pipe rusting

nearside headlamp condensated-not affecting image

offside front chassis rusting

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front shock rusty

rear undersills rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2009 88,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs rusty

all suspension arms rusty

flexi ends rusting

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

fuel pipes rusting

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face-not affecting performance

nearside front brake pipe rusting

nearside headlamp condensated-not affecting image

offside front chassis rusting

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front shock rusty

rear undersills rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2009 83,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,971 miles

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

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

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

slight condensation in n/s headlight

slight damage to n/s/r bumper and wheel arch

Fail 3 Jan 2008 77,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

accident damage to front

slight condensation in n/s headlamp

slight damage ton/s/r bumper and wheel arch

Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,306 miles

nearside front headlight slightly insecure †front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split †offside front brake pipe heavily greased not allowing full inspection †nearside front brake pipe and both rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 30 Dec 2005 65,889 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 65,889 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

metal parts of rear fexi hoses starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread getting low

rear brake pipes starting to rust

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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R74 DAH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R74 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 R74 DAH registered?

R74 DAH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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