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R837 TDD

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,338 mi
Last recorded78,338 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 TDD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,338 miles

o/s door mirror secured with gaffer tape

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,335 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s door mirror secured with gaffer tape

Fail 8 Apr 2013 78,321 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear service brake needs renewing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,739 miles

nearside cvj noisy on lock

Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,739 miles

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

corrosion setting in on offside rear suspension mounting

nearside cvj noisy on lock

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,057 miles

corrosion in both rear undersills

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,945 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,284 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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R837 TDD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc 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 R837 TDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R837 TDD registered?

R837 TDD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R837 TDD safe to buy?

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