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R947 VRA

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 VRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 81,519 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

underside very dry and scaly advise to wax oil

Fail 13 Feb 2016 81,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

underside very dry and scaly advise to wax oil

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,563 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 75,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,667 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,778 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,637 miles

exhaust rubbers worn

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 57,637 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rubbers worn

o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,690 miles

both rear cylinders covered in grease.

brake pipes covered in grease.

cant see front brake pads.

rear arches scabby.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 47,638 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 47,638 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,912 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 44,912 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,296 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING PERISHED / STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES 155 / 70 / 13

EXHAUST BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED IN PLACES / EXHAUST INTERNALS BECOMING LOOSE IN BACK BOX (WEBBING)

UNDERSIDE / PANELING BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION / ADVISE TO CLEAN DOWN RE/UNDERSEAL

Pass 7 Feb 2006 40,145 miles

EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED IN PLACES / WEAK

TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / OFFSIDE REAR GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

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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R947 VRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R947 VRA, 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 R947 VRA registered?

R947 VRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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