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R770 OLJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,820 mi
Last recorded95,820 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 OLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 95,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,059 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,108 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 33,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 74,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,538 miles

Centre brake light insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear metal brake pipes starting to carode

Fail 3 Oct 2012 65,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,671 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,460 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,205 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,516 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,431 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 62,431 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,224 miles

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

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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R770 OLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R770 OLJ, 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 R770 OLJ registered?

R770 OLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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